Congress Must Act

Congress must act decisively to restrain President Trump, or the next two years may bring accelerated damage to America’s economy, global alliances, and domestic unity.

Here’s what lies ahead if his policies persist:

Economic Turmoil: Trump's tariffs are projected to trigger a recession, with GDP shrinking by up to 1% in late 2025. Consumer prices could rise by 2.3%, costing households $3,800 annually. Unemployment may climb to 5.3%, while strained labor markets worsen due to reduced immigration. Foreign investors fleeing U.S. markets could weaken the dollar’s reserve status and erase trillions in market value.

Global Isolation: Trump’s threats to abandon NATO risk destabilizing European security and emboldening Russian aggression. His transactional diplomacy prioritizes arms deals over human rights, undermining U.S. moral authority. In the Middle East, unchecked Iranian nuclear ambitions and unconditional support for Israel’s hardline government could escalate regional conflicts.

Domestic Division: Economic pain from tariffs may fuel cultural grievances, radicalizing Trump’s base. Deregulation and politicization of institutions like the Federal Reserve threaten governance integrity. Voter suppression efforts could deepen political polarization during the 2026 midterm elections.

Global Power Shifts: As U.S. alliances falter, China could expand influence through BRICS and infrastructure deals, challenging American dominance. Russia and Iran may exploit U.S. disengagement to test territorial boundaries and nuclear redlines.

Without intervention, America risks sliding into stagflation, diplomatic isolation, and institutional decay - potentially rendering its decline irreversible by 2027. Congress must act now to prevent this trajectory.