‘It’s Your Fault!’: MSNBC Panel Laughs as Trump Blames Biden for Economic Woes

Trump Credits Himself, Blames Biden in NBC Interview

During a recent NBC interview with White House correspondent Kristen Welker, President Donald Trump insisted that the U.S. economy’s successes are thanks to him, while its failures fall squarely on President Joe Biden. The White House / Wikimedia

“Good Parts Are the Trump Economy,” Trump Says

“I think the good parts are the Trump economy, and the bad parts are the Biden economy,” Trump claimed. NBC / Screen Capture

MSNBC Panel Mocks Trump’s Economic Logic

His comments were met with ridicule during an MSNBC panel discussion on Monday, where experts cracked jokes and questioned the logic of Trump's one-sided assessment. The White House / Wikimedia

Trump Calls Interview “Dishonest,” Defends Record

Trump, who accused the interview itself of being “dishonest,” responded to Welker’s question about when the economy becomes his responsibility by saying it already partly is. NBC / Screen Capture

MSNBC Panel Reacts with Laughter to Trump’s Comments on Economic Responsibility

The clip drew laughter from MSNBC’s economics panel, including Jared Bernstein, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, who deadpanned: “If this interview goes well, it's because of me. And if it goes badly, it's because of the other panelists.” Executive Office of the President of the United States / Wikimedia

Ana Cabrera Joins In: “That’s What I Tell My Producers”

Host Ana Cabrera chimed in, “That’s what I tell my producers. It’s your fault if I mess up.” @AnaCabrera / X

Romans: Tariffs Raise Recession Concerns

Christine Romans, NBC’s senior business correspondent, highlighted growing recession fears, largely tied to Trump’s trade policies. “There’s a big concern about his tariffs and whether they slow growth, and maybe lead to higher inflation,” Romans explained. @ChristineRomans / X

Romans: Banks Split on Recession Odds

Romans added that the big banks are split on the likelihood of a recession, with forecasts ranging from 40% to 60%.

“We’re not debating how blockbuster the economy is. We’re debating how bad the pain will be,” she concluded. Nicola Barts / Pexels