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Robert Reich Fires Back at Trump Admin —Exposing Huge Flaw in the Economy

Reich says wealthier households are driving spending as stock market gains lift the top 10%, while inflation and credit pressures squeeze others.

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Dear Scott (if I may).I’ve argued that the K-shaped economy — a term used to describe growing inequality between high- and low-income households — can be seen in sales of McDonald’s burgers, whose lower- and middle-income customers fell by double digits in the first quarter of 2025 as they struggled with affordability.Last Monday, you criticized me, arguing that McDonald’s problems are instead due to competition from rivals like Burger King. Tre…

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Robert Reich broke the news on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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