Debunking the Trump Economic Lie: What They’re Not Telling You

Trump Economic Plan Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

Donald Trump’s economic plan has been making the rounds again, especially on social media platforms where influencers like Mohamed Adany present it as a rational, well-structured path to prosperity. But if you’ve heard the arguments and something doesn’t sit right — you’re not alone. This post will break down the misinformation, expose the flawed logic, and show how Trump’s plan is not only unrealistic but dangerous for working Americans.

The Setup: A Dangerous Illusion

Videos like the one made by Mohamed Adany paint Trump as a savior of the American economy, but this narrative is deeply misleading. Adany confidently states that Trump’s plan “makes complete sense,” but it’s built on lies and economic distortion. It’s a digital repackaging of the same playbook Trump has used for years — repeat a lie until people believe it.

Where the Debt Came From

Let’s start with the deficit. The U.S. is indeed in debt, but Trump’s massive 2017 tax cuts for the wealthy are a direct cause. That $1.9 trillion tax giveaway blew a hole in federal revenue. Saying “we’re broke” while refusing to acknowledge the cause is like burning down your house and then selling a fire extinguisher.

According to sources like Brookings Institution, the Trump tax cuts failed to pay for themselves, widening the gap between revenue and spending.

The Fraud of “Cutting Waste”

Trump’s so-called plan hinges on cutting $1 trillion in government expenses. But most examples, like fraudulent social security payments to “150-year-olds,” are fabricated. Cutting contracts that have already been fulfilled doesn’t save money — it’s smoke and mirrors. There’s no data to support these claims, and they’ve been debunked repeatedly by fact-checkers.

Revenue Myths: Tariffs and Deregulation

Another pillar of Trump’s economic plan is raising revenue through tariffs. But tariffs don’t work the way he claims. The revenue from tariffs is minuscule compared to the economic damage they cause — trade wars hurt workers and raise consumer prices. The Peterson Institute for International Economics explains how Trump’s tariffs failed to deliver the promised results.

Worse still, deregulation is sold as economic magic, but what it really means is cutting protections — environmental, labor, consumer rights — and giving unchecked power to corporations. You want child labor and unsafe workplaces again? That’s where deregulation leads.

The Corporate Takeover

At the core of the Trump economic plan is a push to remove federal oversight — the only thing standing between corporate oligarchs and your wallet. This is the endgame: to dismantle government power so billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel can operate without limits. The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 lays this out plainly (read our Project 2025 Tracker).

This isn’t about saving America. It’s about privatizing power and wealth.

The Bottom Line

Trump’s economic plan is not a plan at all. It’s a scheme to justify tax cuts for the rich, destroy public protections, and consolidate power. We’ve seen it before. It didn’t work. It won’t work now.

Want to learn more? Dive into our detailed Project 2025 Category Explainer to see the full agenda and how it’s being implemented.