White House Press Secretary Defends Trump's Economic Record Amid Reporter Scrutiny
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clashed with reporters, defending President Trump's economic record and attributing current challenges to the previous administration, amidst questions on affordability and inflation.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt engaged in a heated exchange with reporters, including Collins, regarding President Trump's economic performance and the current affordability crisis.
Leavitt staunchly defended President Trump's economic record, asserting his focus on the economy and understanding of American consumers' struggles, while blaming the previous administration for current challenges.
Collins specifically challenged Leavitt on the issue of rising grocery prices, prompting Leavitt to reiterate Trump's commitment to addressing economic concerns for American families.
The discussion escalated into a debate over the level of scrutiny on the affordability crisis, with Leavitt accusing Collins of pushing narratives and Collins highlighting inflation figures under Biden.
Despite President Trump's self-assessment of his economy as 'A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus,' polling data indicates that a majority of voters hold a negative view of the economy, with only 31% approving of his handling.
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The White House cited a revised 3.8% real GDP growth in Q2 2025, strong consumer spending, rising incomes, and a narrowing trade gap as evidence of economic resurgence under President Trump.
Critics pointed to rising unemployment rates reaching 4.3%, slow job growth, manufacturing job losses, and increasing inflation as signs that Trump's policies were negatively impacting working families and the broader economy.
Press Secretary Leavitt blamed the previous administration for current economic challenges like inflation and rising grocery prices, while reporters challenged her on the affordability crisis impacting American families amid inflation under the current administration.
Polling data indicate that despite Trump's self-assessment of his economic record as very strong, only about 31% of voters approve of his handling of the economy, reflecting a majority negative public view.
Despite GDP growth, challenges such as above-target inflation at around 3%, slowing job growth, and increased price pressures persist, raising concerns about affordability and economic sustainability.
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