The US stock market's significance as a cornerstone of American financial stability is increasing, with 55% of Americans now owning stocks. This trend has been bolstered by initiatives like Trump Accounts, which have introduced 28 million additional Americans to stock ownership. As a result, a broad spectrum of the population, including the top 1%, middle class, and lower-income groups, have vested interests in the market's health, creating substantial political pressure to prevent prolonged downturns. There is speculation that the Federal Reserve might intervene in future market downturns by purchasing equity ETFs, a practice already adopted by countries like China and Japan. This potential move is seen as a response to the persistent inflows into ETFs during market pullbacks and a survey indicating that 75% of respondents believe the Fed will support markets in the next crisis. This development is viewed as a consequence of the expansive monetary policies and debt levels in the US, which appear increasingly irreversible.