Overview

• Former President Barack Obama stated that the economic growth experienced during Trump's presidency was a result of the policies implemented during his own administration.
• Speaking in Pittsburgh, Obama emphasized the 75 months of continuous job growth he handed over to Trump, dismissing the notion that Trump was responsible for the economic success.
• Obama criticized Trump's economic strategies, highlighting tax cuts for the wealthy and tariffs as key components of Trump's approach.
• Conservative commentators disputed Obama's claims, arguing that the economy under Obama was sluggish and that Trump did not inherit a thriving economic situation.
• Both Trump and Harris are focusing on economic issues in their campaigns, with Trump promising to reduce energy costs and Harris proposing measures against corporate price-gouging.