Former head of Obama Auto Task Force. Wall Street financier. Contributing Writer to NY Times Op-Ed. Morning Joe Economic Analyst. 🌐https://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3ml7h2c3kw22nOver 10 million Americans will lose health care coverage because of Republican cuts to Medicaid and Obamacare subsidies. That amounts to half of the total number of people who gained health insurance because of the A.C.A. 📸: @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social @ms.now06 May 2026 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7h2c3kw22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3ml6tvp4scc2zRed states have disproportionately benefited from the health insurance subsidies expanded by Biden and then cut by Trump. Georgia is a clear example: in just one year, marketplace enrollment has dropped by more than 550,000 people — a 37% decline. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.06 May 2026 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6tvp4scc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3ml6tfvgyw22gOver 10 million Americans will lose health insurance because of Trump’s cuts. 4 million from losing subsidies and 6 million more from cuts to Medicaid. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.06 May 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6tfvgyw22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3ml6pesaggc2tSome analysts estimate that up to a quarter of marketplace participants may drop their health coverage this year. And that group will be mostly healthy, leaving behind a higher-risk, sicker pool of insured. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.06 May 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6pesaggc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3ml6mrd3pk22mWithout subsidies, millions of middle-income Americans on the marketplace with over $60,000 in income will be unable to afford health insurance. These Americans make too much for Medicaid but lack access to employer-based insurance. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.06 May 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6mrd3pk22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3ml6l3mcx4s2mTrump’s cuts to Obamacare subsidies hit middle class and elderly workers the hardest. A 60-year-old making $65,000 a year now stands to pay $920 more per month. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.06 May 2026 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6l3mcx4s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3ml6jlgrbd22nPresident Biden made health insurance more affordable for millions of Americans in the ACA marketplace. The Republicans’ actions increased prices by 58% on average—amounting to huge extra costs for the average consumer each year. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.06 May 2026 10:47 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6jlgrbd22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3ml6ilpp7k22nMore and more Americans rank health care as a top concern in public polling. Instead of expanding access, Trump has attacked Obamacare, cutting millions off coverage. I’m on @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social today to unpack this reckless move.06 May 2026 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6ilpp7k22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3ml4ukeuusk2tEveryone knows Trump has a conflict of interest when it comes to crypto, raking in millions while investors lose billions. We must not allow him to entice more Americans into his scheme through his new retirement proposal. Read my latest in @nytopinion.nytimes.com. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/opinion/trump-retirement-private-equity-401k.html05 May 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4ukeuusk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3ml4d6j5mxs22While access to 401ks should be expanded, the most important thing we can do to protect retirees is strengthen Social Security—America’s last major guaranteed benefit plan. Read my most recent take in @nytopinion.nytimes.com. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/opinion/trump-retirement-private-equity-401k.html05 May 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4d6j5mxs22https://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3ml47uqa6rc2uTrump says he wants to “democratize” retirement. In reality, his plan will expose Americans’ retirement savings to risky sectors like private equity and crypto. My latest in @nytopinion.nytimes.com. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/opinion/trump-retirement-private-equity-401k.html05 May 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml47uqa6rc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3ml2gjlcqfs26The emoluments clause of the Constitution bans presidents from taking foreign bribes. That has not stopped Trump from raking in billions in anonymous foreign crypto money. 📸: @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social @msnowreports.bsky.social04 May 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2gjlcqfs26https://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mksicyzhrs2pForeign contributions to political campaigns are banned. Trump found a loophole—crypto—allowing him to rake in hundreds of millions from foreign regimes buying influence. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.01 May 2026 15:52 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksicyzhrs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mkshuqo36s2pWhen it comes to crypto, the fox is in charge of the hen house. The Trump admin has ended dozens of SEC crypto investigations—to the direct financial benefits of his family members and friends. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.01 May 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkshuqo36s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mksemth5pc2pTrump’s meme coin is a scam to enrich insiders. A couple dozen “whales” made nearly $2 billion soon after launch in early 2025. Then, the coin crashed and lost over $4 billion for over 2 million retail investors—including many everyday Americans. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.01 May 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksemth5pc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mks7oyuyhc2pTrump’s meme coin peaked last year at over $45 just after it launched. Its value has since crashed 95%, destroying billions in wealth for millions of average Americans tricked into buying the token. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.01 May 2026 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks7oyuyhc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mks5y5nvrk2pMost of Trump’s presidential profits are from crypto speculation. His “genius” real estate deals are a rounding error. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.01 May 2026 12:47 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks5y5nvrk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mks36f35hc2pTrump’s net worth has nearly tripled in his second term, reaching $6.5 billion. His administration is the most brazenly self-enriching in American history. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart.01 May 2026 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks36f35hc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mkrvc4h4ns2gTrump has brazenly profiteered from his position more than any modern president.   On @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social in a few to show how Trump is enriching himself and his family—through crypto scams, corrupt real estate deals, and more.01 May 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrvc4h4ns2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mkns7whbsc2fPresident Obama’s auto rescue saved millions of jobs and was critical to economic recovery. Trump’s Spirit bailout is a waste of money. Read my take in @nytopinion.nytimes.com. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/opinion/spirit-airlines-trump-bailout-auto.html29 Apr 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkns7whbsc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mkngo7lk6k2hRepublicans claim to support free markets, but Trump has interfered with private enterprise more than any recent president. Today in @nytopinion.nytimes.com, I explain why his most recent proposed intervention—the Spirit bailout—is financially unsound. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/opinion/spirit-airlines-trump-bailout-auto.html29 Apr 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkngo7lk6k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mkncycddq22lTrump lambasted President Obama for saving the critically important auto industry. Now he’s talking about wasting taxpayer money to bail out Spirit on a whim. I explain why he should let Spirit fail today in the @nytimes.com. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/opinion/spirit-airlines-trump-bailout-auto.html29 Apr 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkncycddq22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mk6aaa4sgs2vInflation from the War in Iran is eating into wage growth. Last month, the gap between the two almost closed, a trend that will likely continue into April. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart23 Apr 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6aaa4sgs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mk67jvk52227The impact of the war has been uneven across the stock market. Sectors like oil exploration and big tech have surged while others, like airlines, consumer staples, and materials have been hit hard. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart23 Apr 2026 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk67jvk52227https://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mk5ygag3cs2zDespite the war, corporate earnings are strong across sectors and are expected to grow year-over-year for the rest of 2026. But of course, this does nothing for the average American, facing higher inflation, especially in gas prices. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart23 Apr 2026 12:14 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5ygag3cs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mk5wf7oij22nAmazingly, the market during Trump 2.0 has done almost as well as during Trump 1.0 (and slightly better than under Biden). But performance under Obama was remarkable. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart23 Apr 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5wf7oij22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mk5vdp63lc2uThe stock market has been rising not because of Trump but in spite of him. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart23 Apr 2026 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5vdp63lc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mjmo6sohhk2sThe growth outlook for the United States is muted. Economists estimate GDP growth for the next 3 years will be significantly below White House estimates. @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social16 Apr 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmo6sohhk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mjmmidclkc2xTrump’s budget will dramatically increase our debt. He’s hiding behind unrealistic growth assumptions, but the evidence is clear. @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social16 Apr 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmmidclkc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/steverattner.bsky.social/post/3mjmlbf3lmk2qThe Trump budget is historic. For the first time in recent history, the government would spend a larger share of its annual budget on defense than on domestic programs. @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social16 Apr 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:2siuzncztvvgr47k7e7esvim/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmlbf3lmk2q