The dangers of Trump’s venture socialism

December 13, 2025

The dangers of Trump’s venture socialism

President Donald Trump has used the power of the presidency to become an activist investor, buying government shares in a handful of companies. Trump touts this as profitable for the country, but the dangers are real, and the benefits will mostly accrue to insiders who gain power, influence, and insider knowledge. This is what happens […]

Texas continues to eat Gavin Newsom’s lunch

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) walks around with unearned arrogance when comparing California to red states such as Texas, despite the fact that leaders from those states continue to eat his lunch on every single issue. California’s unemployment rate continues to grow worse, sitting at 5.6%, far above the national average of 4.4%. California has the highest […]

Why is US leaving Syrian door open to Russia?

One year after Syrian rebel forces stormed Damascus and brought down President Bashar al Assad’s regime, the struggle to shape a new political order has intensified. The fall of Assad in late 2024 created a rare opening to reshape Syria’s regional alignments and curb Russia’s long-term influence on Damascus. Twelve months on, however, Washington has […]

Taiwan indeed needs a gun culture

Taiwan faces the growing threat of an invasion by China. Beijing dwarfs Taipei in nearly every respect. But a very American solution can help Taiwan better deter a Chinese invasion. Taiwan, a former U.S. national security adviser has observed, should develop a “gun culture.” The proposal might seem unconventional, but it is desperately needed. Chinese Communist Party […]

How embracing transgenderism puts women in danger

The United Kingdom has fully embraced transgenderism, reorienting society around the ideology and sacrificing women’s safety in the process. Police data acquired by the Women’s Rights Network reveals that, in 2023, there were 80 sexual assaults in leisure center changing rooms (or recreation center locker rooms, for the more American translation). There were also 16 rapes and […]

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Recent media mergers are a threat to NFL fans and American culture

Few things are more American than “American” football. As a cultural force, the NFL is unequaled in its appeal, effectively controlling an entire day of the week six months out of the year. And as such, the media rights to NFL games have become arguably the most sought-after product for entertainment and streaming companies. It’s […]

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