‘Unhinged’: Rep. Pramila Jayapal slams Trump's tariffs

Economic Concerns & Impact - Tariffs are negatively impacting US economy and raising prices for everyday Americans, hurting small businesses operating on narrow margins [1][3] - Manipulation of economic data can lead to economic destabilization, similar to situations in Argentina, the Soviet Union, and Venezuela, potentially causing investors to leave [6] - Distrust of facts, science, research, and data is destabilizing and dangerous [11] Data & Statistics Manipulation - Concerns raised about a loyalist running the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) potentially rigging statistics [1][4] - The nominee for a position at BLS has suggested eliminating the monthly jobs report [10] - Rigging statistics cannot change the reality of rising prices [5] Importance of BLS Data - BLS data, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is crucial for government agencies [7] - The Federal Reserve uses BLS data to guide monetary policy and rate setting [8] - The IRS uses BLS data to adjust federal tax brackets [8] - The Social Security Administration (SSA) and USDA use BLS data to determine eligibility for Social Security and SNAP benefits [8] - BLS data directly affects Americans' lives, benefits, and payments [9] - BLS data guides American economic policy and markets around the world [10] Political & Military Actions - Deployment of the National Guard in Washington DC is seen as contrary to typical Republican policy [13] - Concerns that the military is being used as a tool and weapon to distract Americans [15] - Potential for militarized force to be used against US citizens on US soil [16]