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Adviser Critiques Trump's Disconnect on Affordability Crisis

11/21/2025

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Gene Sperling, a senior adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden, called U.S. President Donald Trump's response to the affordability crisis stunning for ignoring political risks.
Speaking on MS NOW, Sperling said Trump mocked affordability, signaling a disconnect from Americans' economic struggles.
He noted Biden has faced backlash for promoting economic successes that do not resonate with people's experiences.
Sperling emphasized that many Americans know tariffs contribute to rising prices.

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Gene Sperling, a senior adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden, called U.S. President Donald Trump's response to the affordability crisis stunning for ignoring political risks.
Speaking on MS NOW, Sperling said Trump mocked affordability, signaling a disconnect from Americans' economic struggles.
He noted Biden has faced backlash for promoting economic successes that do not resonate with people's experiences.
Sperling emphasized that many Americans know tariffs contribute to rising prices.