CNN's Sara Sidner confronted Rep. Byron Donalds about the anticipated economic pain resulting from President Trump's imminent tariff announcement. While Donalds insisted that pain was not an assumption she should make, Sidner referred to previous warnings from Trump and administration officials about the tariffs' potential harm. Despite acknowledging the tariffs might cause short-term pain, many Republicans argue such measures are necessary to combat inflation and reduce the national debt. Trump's own statements indicate a willingness to accept pain for eventual gain, conveying a message of substantial change awaiting the American people.
As Sidner confronted Donalds with pain that could be inflicted by the steep tariffs, the congressman interrupted, repeatedly saying she was making an assumption. I'm not making the assumption, Sidner shot back, reminding Donalds that the Trump administration has warned economic pain and disruption could result from the tariffs.
Various Republicans, White House officials, and even Trump himself have warned that the historic tariffs may hurt Americans initially, but insist it's a must to reduce inflation and cut the national debt.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump posted: WILL THERE BE SOME PAIN? YES, MAYBE (AND MAYBE NOT!). BUT WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, AND IT WILL ALL BE WORTH THE PRICE THAT MUST BE PAID.
Check out the full exchange here: SARA SIDNER: Are you okay, though, with people feeling pain? They voted Donald Trump in because they were tired of dealing with the inflation that was there during the Biden administration.
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