Sec. Lutnick: Trump Policies Are ‘Worth It’ Even If They Create a Recession

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he has faith in the results of President Donald Trump’s economic maneuvering. Lutnick told CBS he holds that position even if Trump’s actions lead to a recession.

Lutnick said, “These policies are the most important thing America has ever had.” When pushed on if that included the potential of a recession, he responded, “It’s worth it.”

Lutnick then added, “The only reason there could possibly be a recession is because the Biden nonsense that we had to live with. These policies produce revenues. They produce growth. They produce factories being built here.”

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