# Howard Lutnick Exposed Over Dangerous Trade & False Tariff Claims, and Endless Devotion to Trump.

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Published: 2026-09-12T02:20:00+00:00
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In a jaw-dropping television appearance, novice Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick offered a blistering defense of the administration’s trade policies, rising energy prices, and Donald Trump's controversial promise of a $5,000 cash dividend. Beneath his theatrical delivery lies an unwavering, cult-like devotion to Donald Trump—a sycophancy that repeatedly forces Lutnick to choose political loyalty over economic reality. As the U.S. economy falters under trade friction, persistent cost-of-living pressures, rising inflation, and historic national debt, mainstream economists view Lutnick’s boasts not as credible fiscal strategy, but as ideological posturing meant to insulate his boss from public accountability. Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is a MeidasTouch Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews Support Anthony on Substack https://theanthonydavis.substack.com You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or positio…

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