Is President Trump really to blame for America’s latest economic slowdown — or is the media hiding the bigger truth?
According to a new report from Moody’s Analytics, 22 states are already in recession or teetering on the edge. But what the mainstream headlines don’t say could change everything.
Chief economist Mark Zandi, a frequent Trump critic, told reporters the problems stem from a “mix of slowed immigration, higher tariffs, and federal job cuts.”
The states reportedly facing recessionary pressures include Georgia, Oregon, Illinois, Montana, Connecticut, Mississippi, Kansas, Maryland, Iowa, Virginia, Massachusetts, Delaware, South Dakota, Maine, Washington, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia.
That’s nearly half the country — and the timing is no coincidence.
A Recession… or a Reset?
Critics in the liberal press are rushing to blame President Trump’s America First policies for the slowdown. But many economists say this is exactly what a real economic correction looks like.
For years, globalist trade deals and Washington waste created artificial growth built on debt, imports, and cheap labor. Trump’s policies, supporters argue, are pulling America back toward real productivity and independence — even if that means short-term discomfort.
“This isn’t a crash,” one conservative analyst told NewsNation. “It’s a reset. America is finally detoxing from decades of global dependence.”
Job Growth Slows, but Inflation Is Cooling
The report notes that U.S. hiring plans are at their lowest level since 2009, with only 205,000 new jobs announced so far in 2025 — a 58% drop from last year.
But while the media pushes panic, the bigger picture shows inflation dropping steadily and manufacturing investment rising, thanks to Trump’s renewed push for Made-in-America production.
As one market strategist put it: “This slowdown isn’t proof of failure — it’s proof that the easy-money era is ending.”
Tariffs: The Media’s Favorite Scapegoat
Economist Michael Szanto claims Trump’s tariffs are to blame, calling it the “highest tariff rate regime in over 50 years.”
But America First economists push back. They argue tariffs are a tool of economic strength, not weakness. Tariffs protect U.S. manufacturing, jobs, and sovereignty from countries like China that have long exploited American markets.
“Short-term pain for long-term freedom,” one Trump ally said. “That’s how you rebuild a real economy.”
The Real Story Behind the “Recession” Talk
While the establishment cries “recession,” the data tells a more complicated truth. Inflation is cooling, energy independence is returning, and foreign manufacturing dependence is shrinking — all goals Trump pushed from day one.
The question isn’t whether Trump’s tariffs “hurt” the economy — it’s whether America is finally strong enough to stand on its own again.
Bottom Line: Don’t Believe the Spin
For millions of working Americans, this isn’t the end of growth — it’s the rebirth of the U.S. economy.
The media may frame it as Trump’s “failure,” but history could soon prove it’s his boldest victory yet: a nation breaking free from decades of debt, dependency, and global manipulation.
America is resetting. The question is — who’s afraid of it?
