Treasury Secretary Scott Bentsen downplayed recession concerns during a Sunday interview on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” saying that Americans shouldn’t set their aspirations too high. He cited the need for “adjustments” and “corrections” to policy, which some critics interpret as veiled warnings about economic instability.
Bentsen also brushed off stock market reactions to recent Trump policies, stating that “corrections are normal.” The administration’s focus on reducing housing costs and car prices has sparked criticism, with some arguing that it prioritizes expensive luxury items over more essential goods.
Senator Bernie Moreno and Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the administration’s economic agenda on Sunday’s talk shows. Moreno claimed that experts predicting recession were pushing an anti-Trump agenda, while Rubio dismissed Canada’s retaliatory tariffs as petty.
Source: https://www.salon.com/2025/03/16/there-are-no-guarantees-acolytes-run-defense-on-potential-recession