See! The economy is booming! Americans are spending more on gas and everything!!

[chowder66]

Kevin Hassett: "The consumer is really, really firing on all cylinders…Credit card spending is through the roof. They're spending more on gasoline, but they're spending more on everything else too."

— The Bulwark (@thebulwark.com) 2026-05-06T14:38:06.321Z

[UpInArms]

1. Dumbfuckstick

doesn’t understand inflation

Using credit cards is not a healthy economy sign

It shows a gap between needing something and not being able to pay for it

[underpants]

2. Exactly. Unless you are the rare bird who pays off the card each month

and yes it fit points and cash back, you are digging yourself into a hole.

[Lovie777]

3. Idiot...................

[durablend]

4. Why is everyone so naive?

He's clearly gaslighting. Pretty sure he understands the ramifications but this is just more red meat for the rubes so that makes it okay.

[Jerry2144]

5. That's one way to spin the trumpian Run-aaway Inflation

[Initech]

6. This cheerleading ass kissing rah rah cabinet is so fucking gross.

Fox News is acting like it's the fourth branch of the government. They need to be knocked off their pedestal.

[republianmushroom]

7. YES, USA USA USA

[lame54]

8. More money in pocket but need to use their credit cards...

They really think we're stupid