During a press interaction marking his 100th day in office, President Trump was challenged by The Independent's Andrew Feinberg about his inconsistent claims regarding the stock market. Feinberg pointed out Trump's previous assertions of credit for stock market highs during Biden's term, contrasting it with current comments attributing declines to Biden's presidency. Trump deflected blame, declaring that he 'inherited a mess' and emphasized the challenges faced during his administration, framing the narrative around broader issues like inflation and border security rather than his financial policies.
I'm not taking credit or discredit for the stock market. I'm just saying that we inherited a mess, both at the borders. You could look at every single one of the people here and no matter who it is, they're doing better and they are far superior to what took place for four years before.
During the transition, sir, you frequently took credit for the stock market highs. You said it was a reflection of how well you were doing in the polls. And then after you were elected, you said the stock-market highs were a reflection of how well the transition is going...
The 100th day in office, a political benchmark that dates back to FDR, arrived amid a raft of polls showing historic unpopularity and a PR offensive from the White House.
...Feinberg pressed him about taking credit for the stock market while President Joe Biden was still in office, but disavowing it now that his own policies are in effect.
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