Kamala is refusing to give Americans a clear answer on her economic policies. Americans should be scared.
Vice President Kamala Harris has come under scrutiny for her handling of potential economic challenges, particularly as concerns about a looming recession intensify in the U.S. economy. Recently, her campaign decided to ignore critical economic questions and instead simply criticized former President Donald Trump’s economic performance in response to questions about her strategies for addressing a potential downturn.
A spokesperson for Harris, Ammar Moussa, spoke to Fox News Digital, pointed to a stark contrast between the current administration and Trump’s economic record. “Middle-class families deserve consistent economic management, not erratic rhetoric and deceit,” Moussa argued. He contended that Trump’s presidency was marked by poor job growth and significant stock market declines, alleging that his policies primarily benefited the wealthy and contributed to job losses overseas. Moussa also claimed that Trump’s economic proposals would burden working families with higher costs and exacerbate inflation.
Amid mounting worries about a recession just months before the 2024 presidential election, Goldman Sachs has increased its forecast for a recession risk, now estimating a 25% chance within the next year. The stock market experienced a sharp drop, partly triggered by a disappointing U.S. jobs report for July, which activated the “Sahm Rule”—a reliable recession indicator since 1970.
Harris’ campaign has shockingly laid the blame for current economic challenges on the Trump administration. James Singer, another spokesperson for Harris, criticized Trump for his presidency’s economic shortcomings and warned of further damage if his proposed “Project 2025” agenda were implemented. According to Singer, Trump’s plans would hurt the middle class, increase taxes, and undermine critical social programs while benefiting wealthy donors.
In the wake of President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race, critics have revisited past comments from Harris about economic issues. The book “This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future” revealed that Biden dismissed Harris’s suggestions for expanding spending on infrastructure in 2021. This episode was highlighted as evidence of Biden’s reluctance to support Harris’s proposals.
Harris’s earlier support for “Bidenomics” has also faced criticism as the stock market struggles. In a recent speech, Harris reiterated her commitment to strengthening the middle class and ensuring access to affordable health and child care. Her campaign website highlights the Biden-Harris administration’s achievements, such as creating nearly 16 million jobs and investing in infrastructure.
As inflation surged to a 40-year high in 2022, Harris addressed the issue by focusing on supply chain improvements and collaboration with labor unions. However, Trump has criticized the current administration’s economic policies, forecasting further economic decline and blaming Harris for market turmoil. On his social media platform, Trump has condemned the Biden-Harris leadership, predicting dire economic consequences if they remain in office.