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TRUMP ECONOMY ROARS: GDP Hits 5.4% as Critics Eat Crow While SCOTUS Takes Up Women's Sports Battle

Gary FranchiJanuary 13, 2026183 views
TRUMP ECONOMY ROARS: GDP Hits 5.4% as Critics Eat Crow While SCOTUS Takes Up Women's Sports Battle
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Just two weeks into President Trump's second term, the American economy is absolutely crushing it—and the Left's endless predictions of economic doom are looking more pathetic by the day.

Fourth quarter GDP projections have hit a staggering 5.4%, delivering a massive vindication for Trump's America First policies while leaving Democrats scrambling to explain how they got it so spectacularly wrong. Again.

Conservative commentator Bill Mitchell perfectly captured the moment on social media: "Every day the Democrats warn about Trump's policies 'tanking the economy.' Every day the economy surges higher! Remember the recession they promised in February last year? 4th quarter GDP projected to be 5.4%!"

That's the sound of winning, folks. While the mainstream media spent months fear-mongering about Trump's return to office, American workers and businesses are already feeling the benefits of real leadership.

Fed Chair in Hot Water as Trump Takes Charge

The economic surge comes as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell finds himself in increasingly hot water, reportedly rejecting DOJ subpoenas amid mounting pressure from the Trump administration. Social media reports indicate Powell's resistance has rattled markets, with the dollar weakening and gold surging as questions swirl around central bank independence.

But here's the thing—Trump's economic policies are so strong they're powering through any Fed drama. When your GDP is hitting 5.4%, you're clearly doing something right.

SCOTUS Ready to Protect Women's Sports

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on a case that could finally settle the insane debate over biological males competing in women's sports. Patriots across America are watching closely as the Court weighs whether states can actually protect female athletes from unfair competition.

It's about time. For too long, woke ideology has trampled on the rights of female athletes who've worked their entire lives to compete on a level playing field.

Minnesota's Cautionary Tale

Speaking of woke failures, former GOP Governor Tim Pawlenty is sounding the alarm about what's gone wrong in Minnesota—a state that's become a poster child for progressive policy disasters under current leadership.

The contrast couldn't be clearer: states that embrace conservative principles thrive, while those that bow to radical leftist ideology watch their communities crumble.

Two weeks in, and Trump is already delivering on his promises. How's that "economic catastrophe" the Democrats promised working out for them?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMom2024VerifiedJan 13, 2026
Finally! The media said Trump's policies would never work but here we are with 5.4% GDP growth. My husband's construction business is busier than it's been in years and we're actually able to save money again.
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SmallBizOwnerVerifiedJan 13, 2026
Same here! My auto shop has more work than we can handle. Amazing what happens when you get government out of the way.
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ConservativeDad47VerifiedJan 14, 2026
Thank God SCOTUS is taking up the women's sports issue. As a father of three daughters who played high school volleyball, this biological male situation has gotten completely out of hand and needs to be settled once and for all.
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SoccerMom_TXVerifiedJan 14, 2026
Exactly! We need to protect opportunities for our daughters. This shouldn't even be controversial.