President Donald Trump has been sending signals that he believes an economic downturn would be a threat to his reelection. After trying to downplay fears of a possible recession on the horizon, on Monday he claimed that Democrats are trying to bring on a bad economy in order to affect the 2020 presidential contest.

Meanwhile, 2020 Democratic candidates continue to try to break out in the crowded field with campaigning in early key voting states like South Carolina and New Hampshire.

NPR's Tamara Keith and Joshua Johnson are on hand to examine the White House's take on fears of a recession, the latest moves from the Democratic primary trail, plus the state of gun safety legislation. It's Politics Monday: Their expert analysis is one click away!