Biden Treasury Secretary Trashes Trump
Washington, D.C. – Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who served under President Joe Biden, is once again taking aim at President Donald Trump—this time accusing him of damaging the very economy he’s working to protect.
In a CNN International interview, Yellen claimed Trump “has taken a wrecking ball” to a strong economy. “President Trump inherited an economy where growth was very strong,” she said. “Low unemployment, job creation—everything was working.” According to Yellen, Trump’s policies have reversed that progress.
But is that really the case—or is this just more political theater from the Biden-era economic team?
Stock Market Swings Amid Trump’s Bold Tariff Strategy
Yellen’s criticisms focused heavily on Trump’s tariff strategy, particularly his renewed stance on China. Last week, markets experienced brief volatility—a common occurrence when trade negotiations shift. But by midweek, Trump announced a 90-day pause on certain tariffs, giving global trading partners a chance to negotiate fair terms.
The result? Markets rallied sharply—a direct reaction to the pause and renewed confidence in Trump’s negotiation leverage.
Still, Trump didn’t mince words. “If we can’t make the deal that’s good for both parties, then we go back,” he said during a Cabinet meeting. “We’re not backing down.”
Yellen Refuses to Pass Trump’s Economic Record—But Americans Might Disagree
When asked by CNN’s Bianna Golodryga how she would grade Trump’s handling of the economy, Yellen replied, “I’m afraid I could not give it a passing grade.”
That’s no surprise coming from a former Biden official. But outside the D.C. bubble, millions of Americans—especially retirees, small business owners, and working families—see it differently.
With inflation still hurting fixed incomes and Wall Street catering to global interests, Trump’s focus on fair trade, economic independence, and national security resonates with Americans who lived through the devastating effects of bad trade deals and outsourced jobs.
Bottom Line: Trump’s Economic Strategy Isn’t About Pleasing Wall Street—It’s About Protecting Main Street
President Trump’s hardline approach to trade and his America-First policy continue to draw criticism from globalists—but for many across the heartland, that’s exactly why they support him.
Is it chaos—or is it courage?
Time—and the American voter—will decide.
