EPISODE · Aug 31, 2025 · 8 MIN
State Control, Sovereign Funds, and Trump’s Claim of Total Authority with Tad DeHaven - Part 1
from America's News Hour · host Talk Media Network
On America’s News Hour, I sit down with Tad DeHaven of the Cato Institute to cut through the noise on President Trump’s alarming push toward state control of private industry. From sovereign wealth fund schemes to equity stakes in companies like Intel, this administration has embraced policies that look less like capitalism and more like something out of Russia or China. Tad and I dig into the reckless “governance by whim” approach—executive orders based on whatever was on Fox News 15 minutes ago—and the president’s repeated claim: “I can do whatever I want.” We explore why this mindset isn’t just disturbing—it’s unconstitutional. If Congress and the courts allow this precedent to stand, America’s balance of power could collapse under the weight of unchecked executive authority.Do you think Trump’s push for direct government stakes in private companies is a smart move for national security—or a dangerous slide into state-run economics?Follow me on X: @BillBernardoniFind me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/billbernardoniFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557662543078Learn more about me and my work:bernardoni.media | bernardoni.blog
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On America’s News Hour, I sit down with Tad DeHaven of the Cato Institute to cut through the noise on President Trump’s alarming push toward state control of private industry. From sovereign wealth fund schemes to equity stakes in companies like Intel, this administration has embraced policies that look less like capitalism and more like something out of Russia or China. Tad and I dig into the reckless “governance by whim” approach—executive orders based on whatever was on Fox News 15 minutes ago—and the president’s repeated claim: “I can do whatever I want.” We explore why this mindset isn’t just disturbing—it’s unconstitutional. If Congress and the courts allow this precedent to stand, America’s balance of power could collapse under the weight of unchecked executive authority.Do you think Trump’s push for direct government stakes in private companies is a smart move for national security—or a dangerous slide into state-run economics?Follow me on X: @BillBernardoniFind me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/billbernardoniFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557662543078Learn more about me and my work:bernardoni.media | bernardoni.blog
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