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An undercurrent in this turmoil is the politicized blame game. Politicians and media outlets often blame external forces, such as Trump or big business, for the fiscal problems, ignoring the policies enacted locally that exacerbate the issues. Abraham criticizes this narrative, pointing out the repeated pattern of proposing and rescinding similar taxes over the past decade, yet the narratives persist to deflect accountability.
Media coverage, or the lack thereof, plays a critical role. Without honest reporting connecting the dots on how policies directly influence economic outcomes, the general public remains unaware of the creeping decline. Abraham underscores that an honest media could have prevented Washington from veering so far left, but instead, distortion and distraction prevail.