Written By: Brannen Brantley and Stella Vicioso
Former President Ronald Reagan came back to life to speak to a very divided National Economic Council when the committee was debating. A bill to impose tariffs on all imported goods was on the table. The former president was appalled by the committee's willingness to possibly pass a bill that would benefit the government over the people. Reagan spoke about how he wanted the power to lay in the hands of the people rather than the government. He also spoke about how he would not have been able to afford goods before his presidency if this tariff was imposed. This tariff would come with a 3.1 trillion-dollar price tag. In order to achieve this amount, the government would have to impose a 100% tariff on most imported goods. The former president deemed this not feasible, along with a number of the committee members.
President Reagan illustrated his support of President Trump's position to implement the New Department of Efficiency (DOGE), despite disagreeing with many of Trump’s policies. The discussion between President Reagan and the National Economic Council was cut short due to a protest from the DNC during a speech by President Trump. After the protest calmed, Ronald Reagan returned to the grave.