Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the media for allegedly misrepresenting the economy's state to benefit Democrats while suggesting a shift aimed at hindering Trump. During a discussion on CBS's Face the Nation, Bessent pointed out that despite the media's previous optimistic portrayal, current sentiment reflects economic struggles for the average American. He raised concerns about a disconnect between media narratives and the economic realities faced by working families, announcing that the Treasury plans to appoint an affordability czar to address pressing economic issues.
Bessent suggested the media skewed reporting to aid Biden and Democrats, changing their tune on the economy as it becomes a liability for Trump.
Bessent emphasized that Americans feel the economy hasn’t improved and criticized the media's portrayal of the economic reality during the last year.
He remarked about a perceived disconnect between Washington's portrayal of the economy and the lived experiences of working-class Americans.
Bessent announced plans for appointing an affordability czar to specifically tackle economic challenges faced by the average American.
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