Is Trump Copying Reagan's Playbook?

When Ronald Reagan took office in 1981, he faced sky-high inflation and interest rates—and leaned into the pain. He backed the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes, knowing it would trigger a recession early in his term but hoping for a strong recovery in time for reelection. It worked.

Now, Donald Trump seems to be borrowing from that same playbook.
He’s starting off with economic pain of his own: tariffs, budget cuts, and policy shocks—all with the expectation that by 2027 or 2028, the economy will rebound and set the stage for a triumphant return (or a hand-picked successor).

In this video, Richard Vague breaks down:
• Reagan’s early-’80s economic strategy
• Why it worked then
• How Trump’s version compares
• And why this time, the outcome might be very different

Is Trump setting the stage for a Reagan-style comeback—or gambling on a strategy that won’t pay off?

Watch now to find out. And if you enjoy this kind of analysis, don’t forget to subscribe for more!

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