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Mar 2025
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Trump’s Crypto Pump - Ep 1014

PETER SCHIFF
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Peter Schiff exposes crypto market manipulations by Trump's team, critiques Social Security as a Ponzi scheme, and analyzes recent concerning economic data. #trump #bitcoin #crypto

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Episode Overview

In this episode of The Peter Schiff Show, Peter dives into the recent surge in the cryptocurrency market and the alleged manipulation stemming from a post on Donald Trump's Truth Social account. He scrutinizes the drama surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Ripple, and other altcoins, highlighting strategic timing and insider trading. Peter also discusses the anticipated, but non-existent, establishment of a US crypto reserve and the potential implications for the market. Shifting focus, Peter touches on various economic updates, including the massive US trade deficit, unemployment claims, GDP projections, and the real estate bear market. Furthermore, he criticizes the Social Security system, labeling it as a Ponzi scheme, while urging for major reforms. To cap it off, Peter reflects on his experience with media manipulation and his ongoing legal battles concerning his bank.

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Chapters / Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks

00:58 Crypto Market Analysis

03:22 Trump's Crypto Reserve Announcement

09:28 Critique of Government Involvement in Crypto

22:04 Economic Data and Trade Deficit

33:28 Job Market and Unemployment Concerns

35:21 Housing Market Woes

35:51 Manufacturing and Economic Indicators

36:48 Personal Income and Spending

37:27 Inflation and the Fed's Dilemma

38:38 Zelensky's Visit and Media Critique

43:31 Trump's Budget Ambitions

45:56 Golden Visas and Tax Exemptions

49:26 Joe Rogan and Elon Musk on Media and Social Security

01:03:49 Gold and Silver Market Update

01:05:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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