Trump Tells Americans Who Didn’t Get Filthy Rich Like Him They Should Have Stock

Trump defends the economy

Trump appeared on CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday after Republicans lost control of Congress in midterm elections focused on affordability. He continued to emphasize stock market performance while dismissing concerns about the cost of living.

Correspondent Ross Douthat asked whether voters’ dissatisfaction with the economy, including inflation, was being attributed entirely to the Iran war. The story describes Trump’s response as part of a broader pattern of promoting market gains without addressing voters’ affordability worries.

Exchange over personal wealth

Douthat later raised Trump’s personal net worth, which the story says had increased by roughly $3 billion since Trump took office. Trump interrupted as Douthat began asking about the increase.

Douthat then started to clarify his question, saying, “Everyone’s? My net worth did not go up by $3 billion for –” The exchange ended in the account before the question was completed.

Inflation weighed on voters

The midterm results and the interview put affordability at the center of questions about the administration’s economic message. Trump’s comments focused on stock market gains, while the reported voter figures showed widespread dissatisfaction with inflation.