While the eyes of the world were focused on Tehran—watching, waiting to see whether President Trump would act to finally topple a dangerous, radical regime—Jerome Powell thought no one would notice.

In a quiet side room, far from headlines and flashbulbs, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve made a stunning admission: the Fed plans not one, but two more interest rate cuts before the end of 2025. No fanfare. No debate. Just business as usual—as if the American people don’t deserve to understand what’s being done to their economy.

This isn’t just bad timing. It’s sabotage in slow motion.

Cheap Money Means More Inflation—Again

First and foremost, cutting rates fuels inflation. We’ve already lived through the pain of Bidenomics: grocery bills up, housing unaffordable, small businesses crushed. The only reason inflation has cooled slightly is because interest rates were finally—and painfully—raised. Now Powell wants to reverse that progress?

Lower interest rates mean cheaper borrowing, more demand, and ultimately—more dollars chasing fewer goods. That’s inflation 101. And when inflation surges, who suffers? Not the elite. Not Wall Street. But the working-class families who elected Trump to bring relief, not another economic storm.

It Rewards the Wrong People

A rate cut might thrill the stock market and the banks, but Main Street won’t see the benefit. You know who will?
– Speculators.
– Over-leveraged corporations.
– Washington insiders who live off debt and fake money.

Meanwhile, retirees, savers, and fixed-income Americans—the responsible citizens who played by the rules—get punished all over again. Their savings are worth less, their purchasing power drops, and they watch as their future is gambled away by a Fed that’s supposed to protect stability, not manipulate it for short-term optics.

This is not monetary policy. It’s class warfare with a friendly tone and a quiet voice.

Undermining Trump’s Agenda

Let’s be honest: Jerome Powell knows exactly what he’s doing. He sees President Trump gaining momentum, both at home and abroad.
– He sees Trump bringing China to the table.
– He sees Iran on the ropes.
– He sees confidence rising in American leadership.

So what better way to chip away at that progress than by destabilizing the economy from the inside?

Cutting rates now sends a false message that the economy is weak. It risks overheating financial markets and leaves us with fewer tools if real trouble hits. Worst of all, it gives Democrats an excuse to say, “Look! The Trump economy is slowing down!” when in fact, it’s Powell and the Fed stepping on the brakes—or worse, the gas pedal—at exactly the wrong time.

Distorting Capital Allocation and Fueling Asset Bubbles

One of the least discussed but most dangerous consequences of artificially low interest rates is the distortion of capital allocation. When borrowing is cheap, capital flows not necessarily to the most productive or innovative sectors—but to those willing to take the most risk. Zombie companies—unprofitable firms that survive only because of easy credit—continue to drain resources that should be flowing to real innovation and job-creating industries.

At the same time, asset bubbles form rapidly. We’ve seen this before: housing in 2007, tech in 2000, even crypto and SPACs in recent years. Low rates push investors out of safe assets and into risky ones, not because it’s smart—but because it’s the only way to chase returns. That’s not a healthy economy. That’s a ticking time bomb. And it’s one the Fed is arming again, with full knowledge of the consequences.

Weakening the Dollar and Undermining Strategic Leverage

Lowering interest rates also puts downward pressure on the U.S. dollar. While some economists argue a weaker dollar boosts exports, the reality is more nuanced—and more dangerous. A weak dollar makes imports more expensive, contributing further to inflation. It also undermines America’s global financial leverage: a strong dollar gives the U.S. unmatched power in global trade and sanctions enforcement.

When we weaken our currency from within, we lose control abroad. It sends a signal to adversaries like China, Russia, and yes—Iran—that America is uncertain, divided, and easy to manipulate. This is not the time to show weakness in our monetary policy. This is the moment to project strength—in our diplomacy, our markets, and our currency.

The world may be watching Iran, but we should all keep an eye on the Fed. Because while Trump is fighting enemies abroad, Jerome Powell is quietly laying landmines at home.

And once again, we’re reminded why we need a President who understands money, markets, and how power really works.

With Trump in charge, we have the strength to face foreign threats—and the wisdom to call out economic betrayal when we see it.