Anthony Esposito struck an upbeat, populist tone in this interview, applauding what he described as a return to “common sense” under President Trump, from school nutrition to energy policy and government spending. Appearing alongside former IRS official and tax attorney Rosemary Becchy, the Ascalon VI Capital CEO framed recent policy shifts as practical, pro-family moves that reconnect government with everyday life and economic reality.
On the lighter end, Esposito enthusiastically backed Trump’s decision to allow whole milk back into school cafeterias, calling it part of a broader push to normalize childhood again. He argued that decades of overregulation and social engineering have distanced kids from healthy, traditional habits, and said policies like this reflect a broader philosophy of restoring normalcy, simplicity, and personal responsibility.
The conversation then turned to energy prices, where Esposito credited Trump-era policies for the sharp drop in gasoline costs compared with the Biden years. He contrasted sub-$3 national averages today with prices that soared past $5 nationally and even higher in California under Biden. Esposito attributed the decline to expanded domestic drilling, eased regulations, and improvements across the energy supply chain, arguing that policy—not luck—was the decisive factor and that prices could remain low barring major disruptions.
Finally, Esposito weighed in on waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending, echoing Treasury officials’ claims that billions of taxpayer dollars have been misused. Drawing on his corporate background, he argued that government should operate more like the private sector, with real accountability and efficiency. He took particular aim at politicians who oppose audits or limits on NGO funding, saying resistance to scrutiny is itself a red flag. His bottom line was clear: rooting out fraud is not political revenge, but a core responsibility to ensure taxpayer money benefits the country, not entrenched interests.
