David A. Stockman

About the Author

David A. Stockman is a renowned economist, former U.S. Representative from Michigan, and served as Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Ronald Reagan, where he played a pivotal role in shaping fiscal policy during the early 1980s. With a career spanning Wall Street, academia, and public service, Stockman has become a sharp critic of modern economic orthodoxy, warning against the perils of unchecked government spending, financial deregulation, and crony capitalism. In his incisive writings, he dissects the systemic flaws that have eroded America's economic foundations, offering pragmatic solutions for restoration. His notable work, 'Trumped! A Nation on the Brink of Ruin... And How to Bring It Back,' examines the political and economic turbulence of recent decades, urging a return to principled governance and market discipline to avert national decline.