Bessent’s Sound-Money Shift

Scott Bessent, Judy Shelton, and sound-money policy. The Paramount–Skydance–Warner merger and media consolidation. Tax reform, loopholes, and the federal debt. Subprime auto lending and vehicle repossessions. Political advertising and campaign discourse. Interest rates, commercial real estate, and housing affordability. Tom Tillis and political loyalty. AI-generated art, deepfakes, and media labeling. Data center development and local property values. Sports betting, gambling losses, and consumer behavior.