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Steve Cortes, former Senior Advisor to President Trump, sits down to break down the REAL state of the US economy in 2026 and why consumer sentiment is cratering even as some indicators improve. The hard truth? Americans have zero patience for sustained higher prices. Whether it's the war with Iran, rising gas prices, or grocery inflation that won't quit — the economic pain is real, and it's shaping politics fast. In this interview we cover: 🔴 Why the gap between economic data and consumer sentiment is so dangerous 🔴 How the Iran war could trigger a new inflation spike through summer 2026 🔴 Real wages vs. inflation why Americans FEEL poorer even when stats say otherwise 🔴 What Steve's own polling reveals about voter tolerance for higher prices 🔴 The recession risk nobody in Washington wants to talk about 🔴 Why a quick resolution matters more than anyone in the media is admitting 📊 Steve Cortes is a former senior advisor to President Trump, political commentator, and economic analyst who polls American voters monthly on kitchen-table economic issues. 🔔 Subscribe for daily political and economic analysis from an America First perspective. #CortesInvestigates #Inflation #USEconomy #TrumpEconomy #GasPrices #Recession2026 #IranWar #GroceryPrices #EconomicOutlook #Election2026 #AmericaFirst #RealWages
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Steve Cortes: Iran War About to Spike Your Grocery Prices

Chile, Peru, Argentina — the right-wing revolution is sweeping the Americas! 🌎 Patriotic populists are winning across Latin America — and they're aligning with the United States, NOT China. Kast wins Chile Rafael López Aliaga leads Peru polls Milei transforming Argentina New US allies in Costa Rica & Honduras The Western Hemisphere is turning RIGHT. Make the Americas great again. 🔔 Subscribe for daily political commentary and analysis! #CortesInvestigates #LatinAmerica #Chile #Peru #Argentina #Milei #RafaelLopezAliaga #Kast #ChinaThreat #MAGA #AmericaFirst #RightWing #WesternValues #Populism #MakeTheAmericasGreatAgain #Geopolitics
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Chile, Peru, Argentina — The Right Wing Revolution Is HERE

The war needs to end and the economic data backs it up. As an America First conservative and campaign operative, I'm breaking down why wrapping up this war isn't just the right thing to do, it's the SMART thing. Continued conflict is driving unsustainable debt, fueling inflation, and putting the 2026 elections at serious risk. In this video I cover: - Why regime change has failed us every time — and why John Bolton and Lindsey Graham are wrong - How the war is directly driving inflation and crushing real wages - The political reality: voters won't tolerate high prices in November - What bringing our men and women in uniform home means for America's economy - Why President Trump supporters and the America First Right are pushing to end this now The debate over whether we should have gone in is over. The only question now is: how fast do we get out? Follow on X: https://x.com/CortesSteve Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.cortes.413204 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevecortes_/ Subscribe on Substack: https://www.cortesinvestigates.com/ #CortesInvestigates #AmericaFirst #EndTheWar #TrumpForeignPolicy #Inflation #Election2026 #RegimeChange #BringTroopsHome #TrumpEconomy #USNews #WarAndInflation
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War, Inflation & the 2026 Election: Why Trump Supporters Want This Over

The American education system is in a crisis. Instead of focusing on core subjects like reading, writing, and arithmetic, many classrooms are prioritizing protests and education politics. Why are American schools failing our society and our youth? In this video, we dive into the public school crisis and the shift toward woke education that is leaving students behind. If you believe in education reform and parents' rights, make sure to hit that Subscribe button to stay updated on the truth about our schools. #SteveCortes #PublicSchoolCrisis #EducationReform #AmericanEducation
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The Real Reason Students Are Falling Behind #schoolfail #education

The establishment narrative about South Texas is wrong. In this breakdown, we look at the reality of Hispanic voters, their deep ties to Border Patrol, and why "America First" immigration policies resonate so strongly. It's not just about the border, it's about the economy. We dive into how strict immigration enforcement and deportations are directly linked to raising real wages, improving affordability, and protecting the working class. What do you think is the biggest issue for working-class Americans right now? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 #CortesInvestigates #SouthTexas #HispanicVoters #BorderSecurity #RealWages #USPolitics
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The REAL Reason South Texas is Shifting (It’s Not What You Think)

Everyone is watching oil prices, but the real warning sign is flashing in the bond market. With the US sitting on $38 trillion in debt, rising interest rates and spiking 10-year yields are asking a massive question: Can we really afford to borrow mountains of money to fund overseas wars? Here is the brutal truth about the national debt and the true cost of conflict. Subscribe for more unfiltered truth on the economy and our financial markets! #CortesInvestigates #Economy #BondMarket #NationalDebt #Finance #InterestRates #Investing #Geopolitics
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Why the US Bond Market is Crashing Over Endless War

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While American students struggle to get acceptance letters, 6,000 Chinese nationals have found a home at the University of Illinois. Is this globalism gone wrong, or a financial necessity for American higher education? In this documentary, we investigate the shocking reality in America's heartland. From Fighting Illini football games broadcast in Mandarin Chinese to the displacing of local students, we uncover why U.S. universities are prioritizing foreign tuition over domestic talent. Who is really funding our education system, and at what cost to national security? What do you think? Should public universities prioritize American citizens? Leave a comment below. Follow on X: https://x.com/CortesSteve Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.cortes.413204 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevecortes_/ Subscribe on Substack: https://www.cortesinvestigates.com/ #UniversityOfIllinois #CollegeAdmissions #HigherEducation #Documentary #USNews
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The Foreign Student Crisis Destroying American College Admissions | New Documentary

Steve Cortes Interviews Kenneth Woodard: The Truth About Obama’s Chicago Legacy & Black Voters In this explosive interview, Steve Cortes sits down with Chicago native Kenneth Woodard to expose the harsh reality of the "Hope and Change" era. A father of six and law school graduate, Woodard breaks his silence on why he—and many others in America's inner cities—felt abandoned by Barack Obama's presidency. From the South Side of Chicago to the political frontlines, Woodard reveals how poverty, addiction, and homelessness shaped his worldview, and why he believes the Democratic party failed Black Americans. Through Woodard’s story, you’ll hear: 🏚️ How his family lost everything despite hard work and faith 🎓 Why he became disillusioned with Obama while still in college 💥 How race relations, corruption, and wealth inequality worsened under Obama’s leadership 🧠 His journey from radical hope to political clarity—and why he now believes Obama “missed every opportunity to unite this country” This isn’t punditry—it’s truth from the frontlines of the communities Obama left behind. Woodard’s story will challenge your assumptions and ignite a deeper conversation about race, class, and the real legacy of America’s first Black president. Follow on X: https://x.com/CortesSteve Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.cortes.413204 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevecortes_/ Subscribe on Substack: https://www.cortesinvestigates.com/ #ObamaExposed #CortesInvestigates #KennethWoodard #ChicagoVoices #HopeAndChange #ObamaLegacy #RealTalk #BlackVoicesMatter #RaceInAmerica #PoliticalTruth #2025Election
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Chicago Residents Reveal What Obama Left Behind — Full Interview

Steve Cortes Investigates: The MAHA Movement & America's Chronic Disease Epidemic In this explosive documentary, Cortes Investigates exposes why America is the richest nation on earth but also the sickest. Steve Cortes travels to Virginia to uncover the root causes of the chronic disease epidemic—from the dominance of Big Pharma and Big Food to the rise of ultra-processed foods that are destroying our metabolic health. This isn't just about policy; it's a battle for survival. We meet the leaders of the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement—including Dr. Robert Malone, regenerative farmer Joel Salatin, and allies of RFK Jr.—who are fighting to restore medical freedom and end the corruption in our public health agencies. Steve Cortes travels to Virginia to meet the rebels of the MAHA movement—doctors, farmers, parents, and patriots who are taking health into their own hands. Featuring exclusive interviews with Dr. Robert Malone, regenerative farming icon Joel Salatin, and other medical and policy leaders, this documentary exposes the real root causes of America’s health crisis: ultra-processed foods, pharmaceutical dependency, medical bureaucracies, and the cult of “scientism.” This isn’t about Left vs. Right. It’s about sick vs. well. And the time to choose is now. 🔔 Subscribe to Cortes Investigates for more unfiltered truth and real investigative journalism. Follow on X: https://x.com/CortesSteve Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.cortes.413204 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevecortes_/ Subscribe on Substack: https://www.cortesinvestigates.com/ From the soil to the soul, this episode challenges everything you think you know about healthcare, nutrition, and liberty. #CortesInvestigates #MAHA #HealthcareCrisis #MedicalFreedom #RFKJr #MakeAmericaHealthyAgain #BigPharma #BigFood #ChronicDisease #RegenerativeFarming #PublicHealth
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Why America Spends the Most but Gets the Sickest Results | Full Documentary

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