Trump Claims Economy Is A++; Won't Release Economic Data
In a lengthy interview with POLITICO's Dasha Burns, Trump claimed the US economy was booming and gave himself an A+++++ plus rating, but on Monday the BLS announced his administration is going to roll over October's employment data into the November release that is scheduled to be published in January.
Trump attacked the BLS when they reported bad numbers on his jobs reports, so he fired Erika McEntarfer and began hijacking their reports.
In this segment, Trump was confronted by one of his MAGA cult members who was worried about the economy and he lied. All credible polling has the public virulently rejecting Trump's economy.
Only a very deluded man or a serial liar would make the claims Trump did to Burns. Why not both?
BURNS: But I do want to talk about the economy, sir, here at home. And I wonder what grade you would give --
TRUMP: A plus.
BURNS: A plus?
TRUMP: A plus, plus, plus, plus,plus..
BURNS: Well, it's interesting because I talked to a supporter of yours. Her name is Melanie from Westmoreland County, PA, and she loves you.
She gave you overall an A plus plus grade. But here's what she said about the economy.
She said, quote, groceries, utility, insurance, and the basic cost of running small business keep rising faster than wages. She also says that not enough is being done.
Mr. President, this is one of your supporters.