WASHINGTON D.C. – The Trump administration has unveiled a bold new economic strategy, leveraging what it terms 'controlled geopolitical instability' to stimulate global markets and drive domestic growth. The plan, which sources indicate involves a calculated escalation of tensions in the Middle East, is expected to generate significant movement in commodity prices and defense stocks.

“We’ve been stuck in a rut of predictable peace for too long,” stated economic advisor Dr. Milton Friedman Jr. (no relation), speaking from a secure bunker. “What the market craves is dynamism. And nothing says dynamism like the threat of a regional conflagration. Think of it as a very aggressive form of quantitative easing, but with more missiles.”

Critics, including several former Treasury Secretaries and anyone who has ever opened a history book, have warned of catastrophic economic fallout. However, administration spokespeople dismissed these concerns as “short-sighted” and “lacking imagination.”

“Frankly, the global economy has been too stable,” added press secretary Kimberly 'Kiki' Kensington. “A little chaos, a little uncertainty – it’s like shaking a soda can before you open it. All that pent-up energy is just waiting to explode into prosperity. And if oil hits $200 a barrel, well, someone’s going to make a lot of money, and isn’t that what America is all about?”

The White House confirmed that the plan also includes a provision for a new 'Patriotism Premium' surcharge on all gasoline purchases, ensuring that citizens directly contribute to the nation's newfound economic vibrancy.