Author Kevin Freeman proposes the creation of a digital currency based in gold and silver, backed by the states as legal tender

President Joe Biden 's executive order on digital currency gives away the left’s objective, says Julian Zelizer .

Zelizer: A Central Bank Digital Currency ( CBDC ) would expand their control far beyond what is possible with cash.

He says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills in May that prevent CBDCs from being used in the Sunshine State . Zelizer says a CBDC could be misused by our federal government.

Freeman: States, likely led by Texas , should develop their own gold- and silver-backed legal tender.

Having a backup in place would likely strengthen the dollar, as it would make China ’s monetary meddling less effective as a weapon.

Gold and silver are subject to the laws of supply and demand, as with any good, according to Freeman .