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Critics Challenge Trump's Claim: Stock Market vs. Economy

11/9/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces Democratic skepticism that the stock market reflects corporate tax breaks rather than the economy.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto says the stock market is not the economy.
She notes that tariffs raise grocery prices.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal says billionaires benefit while average Americans struggle.
Sen. John Fetterman supports some tariffs but opposes those targeting allies.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces Democratic skepticism that the stock market reflects corporate tax breaks rather than the economy.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto says the stock market is not the economy.
She notes that tariffs raise grocery prices.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal says billionaires benefit while average Americans struggle.
Sen. John Fetterman supports some tariffs but opposes those targeting allies.