US President Donald Trump tried desperately to defend his stewardship of the nation’s economy in a primetime address Wednesday night as prices continued to rise, unemployment jumped to a level not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic, and job growth slowed to a halt.
“No matter how he tries to spin it, everything is getting more expensive and the American people are hurting,” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) after the address. “Our government should be working to lower costs, not pointing fingers and making excuses.”
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) characterized the speech as further evidence that Trump is unfit for office. “25th Amendment, folks,” Pocan wrote on social media. “This is pathetic.”
