Staff Reports
The economy remains a hot topic as the 2024 election gears up, with unemployment rates and wages taking center stage in the discussions surrounding Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. The American public is no stranger to the one-sided portrayals of economic conditions, particularly from the left, which often ignores the real successes achieved during Trump’s time in office.
During a recent segment on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” anchor Joe Kernan confronted Gina Raimondo, the Biden-Harris Commerce Secretary, who was trying to dismiss Trump’s economic record. Kernan’s probing revealed a stark contrast between the claims of the Harris campaign and the reality that many Americans remember from 2016 to 2020. The fact is, Trump’s administration saw tariffs that were later adopted by Biden, an economy that did not slip into recession, and overall real wages that increased, culminating in record-low unemployment rates right before the pandemic hit.
🔥 MUST WATCH: @JoeSquawk torches Harris surrogate Gina Raimondo:
You forgot the Trump tariffs were continued by Harris-Biden, there was no recession, real wages were up, the stock market did well, record low unemployment pre-pandemic — it's weird to act like he's a wildcard. pic.twitter.com/KTjELc8Dfa
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 30, 2024
Despite this positive picture, Raimondo attempted the usual tactics of deflection and blame. She was caught off guard when Kernan reminded her of the solid economic blueprint left by Trump. It seems that Democrats have made it their mission to downplay Trump’s achievements, insisting he remains a mystery despite a clear record of results. If only they had the same conviction about Harris, who has had four years to showcase her leadership without any significant improvements to show for it.
As Kernan continued his analysis of the Harris administration’s failures, he highlighted disturbing trends such as rising crime and declining real wages. Raimondo’s attempt to dismiss Kernan’s valid points about decreased wage growth fell flat when she was unable to provide substantiating evidence for her claims. It became increasingly obvious that she had no real answers and was merely reciting a scripted talking point that did nothing to alleviate the pain many Americans feel under the current administration.
The conversation took a sharp turn when Kernan pointed out that the high unemployment rates were a direct consequence of the pandemic, not a result of any economic mismanagement by Trump. This clarity is essential as the American public is continually bombarded with misleading narratives that inaccurately depict Trump as the architect of economic malaise. In reality, the Biden administration’s policies and heavy-handed regulations have exacerbated the economic hardship many are currently facing.
As the elections approach, it is becoming increasingly clear that the Biden-Harris administration is struggling to defend its record. The public is wise to the tricks being employed and is unlikely to be fooled by an elaborate snow job attempting to distract from the real issues at hand. The economic narrative, championed by the conservative response to the whimsical claims of left-wing officials, reveals a future that could be bright if Americans choose to embrace the principles of effective governance previously exhibited under Trump’s leadership.
