Will Trump Return To A Gold Standard? | John Rubino
Will Trump Return To A Gold Standard? | John Rubino
Liberty and Finance: 5-16-2025
John Rubino highlighted how Donald Trump’s second term is shaping up very differently from his first, with Trump now cutting major international deals and gaining political momentum, particularly in the Middle East.
Rubino praised Trump’s bold geopolitical moves, suggesting that his direct, transactional style is helping stabilize global trade tensions, despite lingering economic risks.
He pointed out that Trump’s aggressive approach could even extend to monetary reform, speculating that a return to the gold standard isn’t out of the question.
On gold, Rubino noted its surprising strength in breaking past $3,000 without major resistance, attributing this to institutional buying and a growing distrust in fiat currencies.
He advised that while short-term corrections are likely, the long-term trajectory for gold remains bullish due to systemic financial instability and the inevitable devaluation of global currencies.
INTERVIEW TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Trump's deal making
10:45 Gold market
21:00 Artificial Intelligence
30:10 Preparedness & health