Guest Host Garret Lewis - KNST AM 790 - U.S. Economy Roars to 4.3% in Third Quarter under President Trump

What It Covers

Guest host Garrett Lewis examines newly released Epstein documents involving Trump, analyzes 4.3% GDP growth in Q3 2024, critiques Democratic policies on illegal immigration, and explores why the DNC refuses to release their 2024 election autopsy report.

Key Questions Answered

• •Economic Growth Data: The US economy expanded 4.3% in Q3 2024, exceeding expert predictions of 3.2%, with exports rising 8.8% and imports falling 4.7%. Consumer spending increased 3.5% compared to 2.5% in Q2, demonstrating Trump's tariff policies are strengthening domestic production while opening new international markets for American businesses.
• •Epstein Document Context: DOJ released 30,000 pages showing Trump flew on Epstein's plane eight times between 1993-1996, but attorney Bradley Edward confirms Trump was the only person in 2009 who voluntarily provided helpful information about Epstein without requiring a subpoena. Trump expelled Epstein from Mar-a-Lago and allegedly reported him to police, according to Epstein's own statements.
• •Democratic Approval Crisis: Quinnipiac polling shows Congressional Democrats at 18% approval with 73% disapproval, creating a 55-point underwater rating. Over 125 House Democrats are demanding Trump reverse policies denying welfare benefits to legal and illegal immigrants, despite voters rejecting this position in 2024 elections and government shutdown attempts.
• •Minnesota Fraud Scandal: Tim Walz faces letters from 98 Minnesota mayors warning of fiscal disaster after an $18 billion surplus became a projected $3 billion deficit. Investigations reveal at least $9 billion in potential fraud, much involving Somali immigrant programs, while mayors report inability to maintain infrastructure or retain employees without overburdening local taxpayers.
• •Immigration Enforcement Impact: California gave driver's licenses to illegal immigrants including an MS-13 assassin nicknamed Phantasma, wanted for quadruple homicide in Honduras, who crossed the border in 2022. Charlottesville, Virginia removed Flock safety cameras that helped solve homicides and recover missing children because officials feared Trump would use footage to track illegal immigrants.