Preview the midterm elections: The Republican Party will most likely lose the House of Representatives.
The Clarity Act was not passed, and Republicans suffered losses—this is also the trap the Democrats set for the Republicans.
Next, if the Democrats want to win over crypto supporters, they will inevitably respond in the following ways:
1. Take a stance. This is not about deliberately blocking the bill from passing. It’s simply that they’re dissatisfied with Trump’s open lawmaking in practice—because he has a veto exemption. And it didn’t completely prohibit government personnel from participating. It also stripped states of enforcement authority. The Democrats will promise to keep pushing the bill, with the goal of getting crypto supporters to switch sides and gain more leverage for the midterms.
2. Trump has promised that if Republicans win both chambers, everyone will receive a $5,000 reward. It’s a desperate solution. They used their big move early—they’re really afraid of losing the House.
It’s always been like this in the real United States: transient presidents, permanent lawmakers. In practice, it’s a small group of lawmakers who call the shots. In a “fair” America, the Democrats are naturally at an advantage, because currently Republicans control both chambers. In a year of governance, they can say what’s what and make unilateral decisions. And in the United States, it’s impossible for everyone to be satisfied. So Democrats have a natural edge, and the public will sympathize with the weaker side.
This tactic by the Republicans is a bit underhanded. They know Democrats can’t make the same promise. Even if Democrats promise that if they win both chambers they will give everyone money as well, even if the legislation passes Congress, it would still be vetoed by Trump—unable to clear the president’s signature. To the public, this will look like plain bullying, and the promise is also an empty check.
3. Raising interest rates is extremely unfavorable for the Republican midterm elections.
By raising rates, borrowing becomes more expensive. Republicans were already trailing Democrats in polls due to cost-of-living issues. This move is like handing Democrats ready-made ammunition: “The Republicans make life more expensive.”
Escalating internal contradictions: Trump just pressured on social media to cut rates to 1%, yet Wa sh does the opposite. This “insider slaps the insider in the face” drama reveals chaos in the party’s economic agenda and shifts the focus away from election campaigning.
Sensitive timing before the election: Even White House officials hinted that if the Federal Reserve raises rates again within the five days before the election, it would be “for political purposes.” Wa sh’s actions turn monetary policy into a direct interference factor in the election.
The Clarity Act was not passed, and Republicans suffered losses—this is also the trap the Democrats set for the Republicans.
Next, if the Democrats want to win over crypto supporters, they will inevitably respond in the following ways:
1. Take a stance. This is not about deliberately blocking the bill from passing. It’s simply that they’re dissatisfied with Trump’s open lawmaking in practice—because he has a veto exemption. And it didn’t completely prohibit government personnel from participating. It also stripped states of enforcement authority. The Democrats will promise to keep pushing the bill, with the goal of getting crypto supporters to switch sides and gain more leverage for the midterms.
2. Trump has promised that if Republicans win both chambers, everyone will receive a $5,000 reward. It’s a desperate solution. They used their big move early—they’re really afraid of losing the House.
It’s always been like this in the real United States: transient presidents, permanent lawmakers. In practice, it’s a small group of lawmakers who call the shots. In a “fair” America, the Democrats are naturally at an advantage, because currently Republicans control both chambers. In a year of governance, they can say what’s what and make unilateral decisions. And in the United States, it’s impossible for everyone to be satisfied. So Democrats have a natural edge, and the public will sympathize with the weaker side.
This tactic by the Republicans is a bit underhanded. They know Democrats can’t make the same promise. Even if Democrats promise that if they win both chambers they will give everyone money as well, even if the legislation passes Congress, it would still be vetoed by Trump—unable to clear the president’s signature. To the public, this will look like plain bullying, and the promise is also an empty check.
3. Raising interest rates is extremely unfavorable for the Republican midterm elections.
By raising rates, borrowing becomes more expensive. Republicans were already trailing Democrats in polls due to cost-of-living issues. This move is like handing Democrats ready-made ammunition: “The Republicans make life more expensive.”
Escalating internal contradictions: Trump just pressured on social media to cut rates to 1%, yet Wa sh does the opposite. This “insider slaps the insider in the face” drama reveals chaos in the party’s economic agenda and shifts the focus away from election campaigning.
Sensitive timing before the election: Even White House officials hinted that if the Federal Reserve raises rates again within the five days before the election, it would be “for political purposes.” Wa sh’s actions turn monetary policy into a direct interference factor in the election.