Overview

• Donald Trump posted a scathing critique of The Wall Street Journal on Truth Social, accusing it of outdated thinking and bias influenced by the European Union.
• The Wall Street Journal had published editorials criticizing Trump's tariff policies and their impact on the economy, calling them 'unpopular' and harmful to consumers and businesses.
• Trump's comments followed a Fox Business interview where WSJ Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker highlighted business leaders' concerns over the instability caused by the tariffs.
• Tucker noted that Trump's refusal to rule out a recession and the haphazard implementation of tariffs have left executives uncertain and frustrated.
• The Wall Street Journal editorial board has consistently criticized Trump’s trade policies, arguing they are detrimental to economic growth and unpopular among voters.