Overview

• Fox Business anchor Dagen McDowell publicly criticized the Trump administration for not responding to her team's requests for interviews on the state of the U.S. economy.
• McDowell expressed frustration over the lack of communication from White House and Treasury officials, calling it 'shameful' during a segment on 'The Big Money Show.'
• She specifically called out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for choosing to appear on CNBC's 'Squawk Box' instead of addressing concerns on her network.
• The criticism comes as the U.S. economy faces uncertainty, with fluctuating tariffs and fears of a potential recession under the Trump administration.
• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and President Trump have described the current economic challenges as part of a 'transition period' following previous policies.