Former President Donald Trump took to the airwaves to defend his record on the economy, firing back at his predecessor, Barack Obama, who had recently claimed credit for the state of the Trump administration’s economy. In an interview with entrepreneur Patrick Bet David on the “PBD Podcast,” Trump was played a clip of Obama boasting about the success of his 75-month streak of job growth during his administration. Bet David then asked Trump for his thoughts on Obama’s comments.
In typical Trump fashion, the former president did not hold back. He accused Obama of being an “angry” and “nasty” guy, with a constant chip on his shoulder. “He’s got a little bit of an edge, and he’s angry about a lot of things,” Trump stated confidently. He went on to suggest that Obama’s anger may have played a part in sabotaging Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. “You look at what happened with Biden, and you look at what he did with Biden. He really hurt Biden,” Trump asserted.
Trump also took issue with Obama’s recent remarks urging black men to support Vice President Kamala Harris. He accused Obama of speaking down to black men and at the same time, playing the race and gender card. “I watched that last week, and I think he spoke down to black men. I thought it was terrible the way he spoke to them,” Trump stated, clearly incensed by Obama’s comments.
Not one to shy away from personal jabs, Trump also took aim at Obama’s appearance. He commented that the former president has changed physically, adding that he hasn’t seen him in a long time. “His look has changed actually quite a bit, I haven’t seen him in a long time,” Trump continued. “I like to say visually as opposed to from the look standpoint ’cause, of course, looks don’t matter anymore in politics, you know?” he quipped.
But Trump’s comments were not just empty words. The numbers speak for themselves. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy under Trump experienced unprecedented growth. Median household incomes surged, and the poverty rate reached an all-time low. Unemployment rates were at a 50-year low, a testament to Trump’s policies and leadership. In a recent New York Times/Siena College poll, nearly 55% of voters said they believe Trump would manage the economy “better” than Kamala Harris.
It is clear that Trump’s tenure as president was marked by strong economic growth and prosperity for all Americans. Despite Obama’s attempts to take credit for the state of the economy under Trump, the numbers do not lie. Trump’s policies set the foundation for a booming economy, and his successor, Joe Biden, has struggled to maintain the same level of success.
Trump’s response to Obama’s claims was not just a defense of his record but a reminder that actions speak louder than words. While Obama may attempt to take credit for the state of the economy, the American people know the truth. Trump’s policies and leadership resulted in unprecedented growth and prosperity, and his impact will be felt for years to come.