Millstein CEO Sees Path to Paying for Trump's Promises

The video discusses a trillion-dollar infrastructure plan, focusing on private capital investment and tax credits. It highlights the need for projects that generate revenue, such as tolls and utilities. The current government spending on infrastructure is examined, along with the proposal for an infrastructure bank. The video also addresses challenges in housing finance, particularly with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and suggests potential solutions like recapitalization and re-regulation.

What is the main focus of the tax credit plan proposed by Wilbur Ross and Peter Navarro?

• Eliminating tolls on highways

• Increasing government spending on public transit

• Encouraging private investment in revenue-generating infrastructure projects

• Reducing the national deficit

What is one proposed solution to finance additional infrastructure investments without increasing the deficit?

• Borrowing from international banks

• Cutting other government programs

• Creating an infrastructure bank

• Raising taxes

What role does the American Society for Civil Engineers play in the context of infrastructure?

• They provide funding for infrastructure projects

• They identify repair and maintenance needs

• They regulate toll rates on highways

• They manage public transit systems

What is a significant challenge in reforming housing finance according to the transcript?

• High interest rates

• Insufficient government funding

• Complexity of the topic

• Lack of public interest

What is one potential path forward for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac discussed in the transcript?

• Nationalization

• Recapitalization and re-privatization

• Complete dissolution

• Merging with international banks