They say it’s all about “green jobs,” but let me break this down: new federal regulations are set to require a certain percentage of vehicles sold to be electric by 2035, and that's going to hit the auto industry hard in the Midwest. This isn't just some abstract economic theory; we're talking real people who work at factories right now.

Now, you might hear them say it’s “transitory” or that new jobs will pop up elsewhere, but nobody is going to tell you this on CNN: these mandates could devastate traditional manufacturing jobs. I've been watching this for years, and every time they come out with a "green" initiative, the same pattern emerges — old industries get left behind.

Think about it: if we start phasing out gas-powered vehicles, what happens to those assembly lines? The plants that build engines? Transmission workers, sheet metal technicians—there’s an entire ecosystem of jobs tied up in this industry. And guess who's going to feel the pinch first?

The real buried number here is how many factories might be forced to close or scale back operations as they adapt to electric vehicle production. You won’t hear about this on the nightly news, but it’s happening quietly behind closed doors.

Who benefits? Let me tell you: the big tech companies and Silicon Valley darlings who stand to profit from selling electric vehicles. But do you think they'll come into your town and hire all these laid-off workers? Not a chance. This mandate is just another way for them to get richer while others suffer.

So, what can we do about it? Protect yourself and protect your family. We need to push back against these mandates that are going to hurt the people who have built this country with their hands and their hard work.