Michael Negron
@mnegron01.bsky.social
Senior Fellow @americanprogress.bsky.social Former econ policy for Biden-Harris WH. Chicago born and raised. Angry NBA fan. Hates brain tumors
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Millions of renters are facing unaffordable, rising rents while homeownership slips further out of reach.
@mnegron01.bsky.social & co-authors lay out a bold plan to lower housing costs, accelerate construction, & close the nation’s 2 mil-unit housing gap. www.americanprogress.org/article/buil...
@mnegron01.bsky.social & co-authors lay out a bold plan to lower housing costs, accelerate construction, & close the nation’s 2 mil-unit housing gap. www.americanprogress.org/article/buil...
Build, Baby, Build: A Plan To Lower Housing Costs for All
CAP’s plan would focus federal efforts on building homes and lower housing costs.
www.americanprogress.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Millions of renters are facing unaffordable, rising rents while homeownership slips further out of reach.
@mnegron01.bsky.social & co-authors lay out a bold plan to lower housing costs, accelerate construction, & close the nation’s 2 mil-unit housing gap. www.americanprogress.org/article/buil...
@mnegron01.bsky.social & co-authors lay out a bold plan to lower housing costs, accelerate construction, & close the nation’s 2 mil-unit housing gap. www.americanprogress.org/article/buil...
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If we want healthier communities, we need affordable #housing options ASAP.
Build, Baby, Build: A Plan To Lower Housing Costs for All www.americanprogress.org/article/buil... by @jaredb-econ.bsky.social @mnegron01.bsky.social @natalie-m-baker.bsky.social via @americanprogress.bsky.social
Build, Baby, Build: A Plan To Lower Housing Costs for All www.americanprogress.org/article/buil... by @jaredb-econ.bsky.social @mnegron01.bsky.social @natalie-m-baker.bsky.social via @americanprogress.bsky.social
Build, Baby, Build: A Plan To Lower Housing Costs for All
CAP’s plan would focus federal efforts on building homes and lower housing costs.
www.americanprogress.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
If we want healthier communities, we need affordable #housing options ASAP.
Build, Baby, Build: A Plan To Lower Housing Costs for All www.americanprogress.org/article/buil... by @jaredb-econ.bsky.social @mnegron01.bsky.social @natalie-m-baker.bsky.social via @americanprogress.bsky.social
Build, Baby, Build: A Plan To Lower Housing Costs for All www.americanprogress.org/article/buil... by @jaredb-econ.bsky.social @mnegron01.bsky.social @natalie-m-baker.bsky.social via @americanprogress.bsky.social
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Families with Affordable Care Act plans are seeing their premiums skyrocket just as prices are rising on groceries, rent, and other essentials.
@mnegron01.bsky.social says 290,000 people in Washington alone rely on these credits to afford coverage, including small business owners.
@mnegron01.bsky.social says 290,000 people in Washington alone rely on these credits to afford coverage, including small business owners.
November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Families with Affordable Care Act plans are seeing their premiums skyrocket just as prices are rising on groceries, rent, and other essentials.
@mnegron01.bsky.social says 290,000 people in Washington alone rely on these credits to afford coverage, including small business owners.
@mnegron01.bsky.social says 290,000 people in Washington alone rely on these credits to afford coverage, including small business owners.
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Small businesses are paying the price for Trump’s trade war—cutting salaries and production after being hit with thousands in unexpected tariffs.
“We are seeing the impacts in terms of the economy slowing down,” @mnegron01.bsky.social told WUSA-TV, with prices only set to rise further.
“We are seeing the impacts in terms of the economy slowing down,” @mnegron01.bsky.social told WUSA-TV, with prices only set to rise further.
September 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Small businesses are paying the price for Trump’s trade war—cutting salaries and production after being hit with thousands in unexpected tariffs.
“We are seeing the impacts in terms of the economy slowing down,” @mnegron01.bsky.social told WUSA-TV, with prices only set to rise further.
“We are seeing the impacts in terms of the economy slowing down,” @mnegron01.bsky.social told WUSA-TV, with prices only set to rise further.
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Trump’s “turbulence tax” is real. Businesses are slashing hiring, investment is down 14%, and workers are paying the price.
@mnegron01.bsky.social from @americanprogress.bsky.social has been tallying the damage: higher prices, stalled paychecks, and decades of lost opportunity.
@mnegron01.bsky.social from @americanprogress.bsky.social has been tallying the damage: higher prices, stalled paychecks, and decades of lost opportunity.
8 Ways Trump’s Turbulence Tax Is Costing the Economy
President Trump’s erratic tariffs and other policies are already affecting consumers’ cost of living and costing businesses real money.
buff.ly
September 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Trump’s “turbulence tax” is real. Businesses are slashing hiring, investment is down 14%, and workers are paying the price.
@mnegron01.bsky.social from @americanprogress.bsky.social has been tallying the damage: higher prices, stalled paychecks, and decades of lost opportunity.
@mnegron01.bsky.social from @americanprogress.bsky.social has been tallying the damage: higher prices, stalled paychecks, and decades of lost opportunity.
The President’s erratic tariffs and policies are imposing a “Trump Turbulence Tax” hitting families with $2,400 in annual costs and small business importers with an avg of $90K in tariffs just from April-July. My @americanprogress.bsky.social report today breaks down 8 ways this is costing real $
CAP's @mnegron01.bsky.social breaks down 8 ways President Trump’s erratic tariffs and other policies are already affecting Americans’ cost of living: www.americanprogress.org/article/8-wa...
8 Ways Trump’s Turbulence Tax Is Costing the Economy
President Trump’s erratic tariffs and other policies are already affecting consumers’ cost of living and costing businesses real money.
www.americanprogress.org
September 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The President’s erratic tariffs and policies are imposing a “Trump Turbulence Tax” hitting families with $2,400 in annual costs and small business importers with an avg of $90K in tariffs just from April-July. My @americanprogress.bsky.social report today breaks down 8 ways this is costing real $
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Restaurants in Washington D.C. are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s overreach, with reservations down nearly 25%.
As expert @mnegron01.bsky.social points out, many may avoid the district altogether, adding pressure on families and businesses already struggling to get by.
As expert @mnegron01.bsky.social points out, many may avoid the district altogether, adding pressure on families and businesses already struggling to get by.
August 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Restaurants in Washington D.C. are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s overreach, with reservations down nearly 25%.
As expert @mnegron01.bsky.social points out, many may avoid the district altogether, adding pressure on families and businesses already struggling to get by.
As expert @mnegron01.bsky.social points out, many may avoid the district altogether, adding pressure on families and businesses already struggling to get by.
After getting slammed with tariffs, DC restaurants are reeling from reduced foot traffic due to President Trump’s attempted militarization of city law enforcement. Spoke about it with Molly Martinez of @graydcbureau.bsky.social
With the militarization of Washington D.C., what used the be a time of feast for local restaurant owners is now a time of famine. Molly Martinez reports:
From feast to famine: Militarization deals major blow to D.C. restaurants
With the militarization of Washington D.C., what used the be a time of feast for local restaurant owners is now a time of famine.
bit.ly
August 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
After getting slammed with tariffs, DC restaurants are reeling from reduced foot traffic due to President Trump’s attempted militarization of city law enforcement. Spoke about it with Molly Martinez of @graydcbureau.bsky.social
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Trump's federal takeover of D.C. is creating uncertainty for businesses.
@mnegron01.bsky.social points to the impacts of past deployments, like the National Guard in Los Angeles: reduced workforce attendance, fewer people coming into the city, and billions in lost economic activity.
@mnegron01.bsky.social points to the impacts of past deployments, like the National Guard in Los Angeles: reduced workforce attendance, fewer people coming into the city, and billions in lost economic activity.
August 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Trump's federal takeover of D.C. is creating uncertainty for businesses.
@mnegron01.bsky.social points to the impacts of past deployments, like the National Guard in Los Angeles: reduced workforce attendance, fewer people coming into the city, and billions in lost economic activity.
@mnegron01.bsky.social points to the impacts of past deployments, like the National Guard in Los Angeles: reduced workforce attendance, fewer people coming into the city, and billions in lost economic activity.
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Trump’s chaotic tariff policies are hitting back-to-school budgets hard, with parents expected to spend over $600 per child on average.
On @scrippsnews.bsky.social, @mnegron01.bsky.social urges parents to shop early to avoid price hikes, especially on shoes and clothes, which could spike up to 40%.
On @scrippsnews.bsky.social, @mnegron01.bsky.social urges parents to shop early to avoid price hikes, especially on shoes and clothes, which could spike up to 40%.
August 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Trump’s chaotic tariff policies are hitting back-to-school budgets hard, with parents expected to spend over $600 per child on average.
On @scrippsnews.bsky.social, @mnegron01.bsky.social urges parents to shop early to avoid price hikes, especially on shoes and clothes, which could spike up to 40%.
On @scrippsnews.bsky.social, @mnegron01.bsky.social urges parents to shop early to avoid price hikes, especially on shoes and clothes, which could spike up to 40%.
More parents than ever are shopping for school early this year, a perfectly rational strategy in response to the irrational tariff policies pursued by President Trump. Talked to @scrippsnews.bsky.social today about it: www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/pare...
Parents brace for sticker shock as back-to-school costs soar
The average price that parents are expected to spend per student on back to school supplies this year is over $600 this year. That's why experts recommend shopping early to get the best deals.
www.scrippsnews.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
More parents than ever are shopping for school early this year, a perfectly rational strategy in response to the irrational tariff policies pursued by President Trump. Talked to @scrippsnews.bsky.social today about it: www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/pare...
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“The president and Republicans are dictating belt-tightening at the expense of working and poor Americans to help pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest."
🎙️ @mnegron01.bsky.social unpacks Trump's economic policies on @brogressivepodcast.com: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj5k...
🎙️ @mnegron01.bsky.social unpacks Trump's economic policies on @brogressivepodcast.com: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj5k...
June 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
“The president and Republicans are dictating belt-tightening at the expense of working and poor Americans to help pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest."
🎙️ @mnegron01.bsky.social unpacks Trump's economic policies on @brogressivepodcast.com: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj5k...
🎙️ @mnegron01.bsky.social unpacks Trump's economic policies on @brogressivepodcast.com: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj5k...
Trump promised to protect Medicare, but his budget proposal does the opposite, threatening the health insurance for more than 1M seniors. My @americanprogress.bsky.social colleague @andreaducas.bsky.social
explains at @marketwatch.com : www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-...
explains at @marketwatch.com : www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-...
Trump pledged not to cut Medicare — but his budget bill does just that
The GOP megabill now under Senate consideration threatens healthcare insurance for more than 1 million seniors who rely on Medicare.
www.marketwatch.com
June 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Trump promised to protect Medicare, but his budget proposal does the opposite, threatening the health insurance for more than 1M seniors. My @americanprogress.bsky.social colleague @andreaducas.bsky.social
explains at @marketwatch.com : www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-...
explains at @marketwatch.com : www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-...
Joined @scrippsnews.bsky.social this afternoon to talk about the Saturday military parade in DC that Trump ordered for his birthday and how it represents the President’s misplaced priorities
@mnegron01.bsky.social on @scrippsnews.bsky.social: "Why are we not investing in working families? Why are we not trying to take care of the middle class and instead doing what seems to just be a very extravagant birthday party for the president?"
June 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Joined @scrippsnews.bsky.social this afternoon to talk about the Saturday military parade in DC that Trump ordered for his birthday and how it represents the President’s misplaced priorities
Trump’s erratic leadership and fiscal irresponsibility will hurt families and small biz, incl by raising interest rates.
New from @americanprogress.bsky.social w/ state by state impact on mortgage and small biz loan bills of Rs big bill to cut benefits for millions to fund tax cuts for the few
New from @americanprogress.bsky.social w/ state by state impact on mortgage and small biz loan bills of Rs big bill to cut benefits for millions to fund tax cuts for the few
State Estimates of Increases in Homeowner and Small-Business Borrowing Costs Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The “big, beautiful bill” passed by House Republicans in reconciliation is expected to significantly increase U.S. government debt, driving up interest rates for borrowers—including families taking ou...
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June 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Trump’s erratic leadership and fiscal irresponsibility will hurt families and small biz, incl by raising interest rates.
New from @americanprogress.bsky.social w/ state by state impact on mortgage and small biz loan bills of Rs big bill to cut benefits for millions to fund tax cuts for the few
New from @americanprogress.bsky.social w/ state by state impact on mortgage and small biz loan bills of Rs big bill to cut benefits for millions to fund tax cuts for the few
Despite the initial court rulings and TACO retreat on Trump’s China tariffs last month, shoppers are already seeing price increases at Walmart and Target.
We are seeing a real premium being paid for Trump’s erratic moves on the economy.
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We are seeing a real premium being paid for Trump’s erratic moves on the economy.
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June 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Despite the initial court rulings and TACO retreat on Trump’s China tariffs last month, shoppers are already seeing price increases at Walmart and Target.
We are seeing a real premium being paid for Trump’s erratic moves on the economy.
t.co/QZjUDftsJu
We are seeing a real premium being paid for Trump’s erratic moves on the economy.
t.co/QZjUDftsJu
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Small business optimism dropped for the 4th straight month, with capital investment hitting pandemic-era lows.
@mnegron01.bsky.social says that constant changes to tariffs—over 50 since Trump took office—are making it impossible for businesses to plan. news3lv.com/news/videos/...
@mnegron01.bsky.social says that constant changes to tariffs—over 50 since Trump took office—are making it impossible for businesses to plan. news3lv.com/news/videos/...
Locally Owned Small Businesses: Optimism dropping among small business owners
The National Federation of Independent Businesses reports that optimism is declining among small business owners.New data show confidence dropped for the fourth
news3lv.com
May 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Small business optimism dropped for the 4th straight month, with capital investment hitting pandemic-era lows.
@mnegron01.bsky.social says that constant changes to tariffs—over 50 since Trump took office—are making it impossible for businesses to plan. news3lv.com/news/videos/...
@mnegron01.bsky.social says that constant changes to tariffs—over 50 since Trump took office—are making it impossible for businesses to plan. news3lv.com/news/videos/...
Enjoyed spending some time with @maggiedaunshow.bsky.social yesterday to talk the Art of the TACO and how tariffs are hurting small biz civicmedia.us/shows/maggie...
Trump's Tariff Terror and the Small Business Squeeze - Civic Media
Maggie unpacks the chaos unleashed by “Trump’s Tariff Terror.” She’s joined by Michael Negron, former special assistant to President Biden, to explore how this economic whiplash is paralyzing sm...
civicmedia.us
May 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Enjoyed spending some time with @maggiedaunshow.bsky.social yesterday to talk the Art of the TACO and how tariffs are hurting small biz civicmedia.us/shows/maggie...
Great news for the TACO traders but outlook still very cloudy for small business owners trying to plan www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
May 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Great news for the TACO traders but outlook still very cloudy for small business owners trying to plan www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
In the Biden WH, I was one of a few who worked on both small business policy and student debt relief. The Trump plan to have SBA run student loans puts 1 in 12 adults at risk. New @thesbpc.bsky.social @groundwork.bsky.social report from me and Aissa C
protectborrowers.org/deep-dive-mo...
protectborrowers.org/deep-dive-mo...
Deep Dive: Moving Student Loans Out of the Education Department is a Risky Gamble for Borrowers and the U.S. Economy - Student Borrower Protection Center
This Deep Dive details how the Trump Administration’s reported efforts to charge the Small Business Administration with oversight of federal student loans are illegal and would result in a major decli...
protectborrowers.org
May 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In the Biden WH, I was one of a few who worked on both small business policy and student debt relief. The Trump plan to have SBA run student loans puts 1 in 12 adults at risk. New @thesbpc.bsky.social @groundwork.bsky.social report from me and Aissa C
protectborrowers.org/deep-dive-mo...
protectborrowers.org/deep-dive-mo...
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Our fellow @mnegron01.bsky.social testified today in front of @housedemocrats.bsky.social Steering and Policy Committee on how Trump's tariffs are making it more expensive to have a kid.
May 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Our fellow @mnegron01.bsky.social testified today in front of @housedemocrats.bsky.social Steering and Policy Committee on how Trump's tariffs are making it more expensive to have a kid.
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“We can expect, over time, this policy to lead to empty shelves & a loss of jobs. The president is running out of time to change course.”
Our @mnegron01.bsky.social testifying to the @housedemocrats.bsky.social Steering & Policy Com. on what empty ports mean for consumers. Spoiler: nothing good.
Our @mnegron01.bsky.social testifying to the @housedemocrats.bsky.social Steering & Policy Com. on what empty ports mean for consumers. Spoiler: nothing good.
May 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“We can expect, over time, this policy to lead to empty shelves & a loss of jobs. The president is running out of time to change course.”
Our @mnegron01.bsky.social testifying to the @housedemocrats.bsky.social Steering & Policy Com. on what empty ports mean for consumers. Spoiler: nothing good.
Our @mnegron01.bsky.social testifying to the @housedemocrats.bsky.social Steering & Policy Com. on what empty ports mean for consumers. Spoiler: nothing good.
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President Trump took office promising to lower prices on day one. Over 100 days later, it's clear his administration has failed to fulfill that promise — instead, its policies are poised to raise costs for American families.
New @groundwork.bsky.social report from expert @mnegron01.bsky.social. 👇
New @groundwork.bsky.social report from expert @mnegron01.bsky.social. 👇
May 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
President Trump took office promising to lower prices on day one. Over 100 days later, it's clear his administration has failed to fulfill that promise — instead, its policies are poised to raise costs for American families.
New @groundwork.bsky.social report from expert @mnegron01.bsky.social. 👇
New @groundwork.bsky.social report from expert @mnegron01.bsky.social. 👇
Trump promised to lower prices on “day one,” but as my report w/ @groundwork.bsky.social shows, prices are increasing we’re heading for more inflation and slower growth, and the American people and small businesses know it.
Read the report here: groundworkcollaborative.org/wp-content/u...
Read the report here: groundworkcollaborative.org/wp-content/u...
April 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Trump promised to lower prices on “day one,” but as my report w/ @groundwork.bsky.social shows, prices are increasing we’re heading for more inflation and slower growth, and the American people and small businesses know it.
Read the report here: groundworkcollaborative.org/wp-content/u...
Read the report here: groundworkcollaborative.org/wp-content/u...
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Trump talked about the cost of eggs nonstop during the campaign.
Yet, the price for a classic American breakfast has risen 7% since he’s taken office.
New from @mnegron01.bsky.social breaking down Trump’s many, many broken promises 👇
groundworkcollaborative.org/wp-content/u...
Yet, the price for a classic American breakfast has risen 7% since he’s taken office.
New from @mnegron01.bsky.social breaking down Trump’s many, many broken promises 👇
groundworkcollaborative.org/wp-content/u...
April 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Trump talked about the cost of eggs nonstop during the campaign.
Yet, the price for a classic American breakfast has risen 7% since he’s taken office.
New from @mnegron01.bsky.social breaking down Trump’s many, many broken promises 👇
groundworkcollaborative.org/wp-content/u...
Yet, the price for a classic American breakfast has risen 7% since he’s taken office.
New from @mnegron01.bsky.social breaking down Trump’s many, many broken promises 👇
groundworkcollaborative.org/wp-content/u...