Sen.
Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) pushed back against President Donald Trump’s optimistic assessment of the U.S. economy, arguing that millions of Americans continue to struggle with rising living costs, inadequate health coverage and housing insecurity.
Trump Defends Economy On Tuesday, in a post on X, Sanders criticized Trump’s comments after sharing a Fox News clip in which the president praised the nation’s economic performance.
Trump said, "We have an amazing economy." He added, "We had the best economy of any president ever in my first term.
I believe this is going to blow it away." Sanders Cites Cost-of-Living Struggles Sanders disputed that characterization, pointing to the financial realities facing many Americans.
