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  They’re quickly losing control of their own lies The David Pakman Show - December 26, 2025 Dec 26   Already a website member? Watch the show commercial-free  here  | Want to become a member? Sign up  here Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick went on Fox News and claimed that 4.3 percent GDP growth means Americans are earning 4.3 percent more. However, GDP measures total economic output, not wages or household income, and gains are often concentrated at the top. Presenting this as if everyone benefits equally misleads the public, and Lutnick got no pushback from the Fox host, Kellyanne Conway. Stephen Miller confidently spreads falsehoods about Trump’s economic record, inflation, and Biden-era policies. He blames Biden for inflation, and rewrites the history of COVID lockdowns. None of these claims hold up to fact-checking. His tactic relies on projecting outrage and confidence, making viewers accept statements without examining evidence. House Speaker Mike John...

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