Biden Criticizes Trump's Economic Moves, Admits Stimulus Check Misstep

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President Joe Biden expressed regret for not signing Covid-19 stimulus checks like Donald Trump, suggesting it may have affected public perception of his economic policies. During a speech, Biden acknowledged that Trump's decision to sign the checks might have garnered him credit from voters. Biden defended his economic record, highlighting achievements like job creation and inflation control, while criticizing the incoming administration's potential return to "trickle-down" economics. He also addressed challenges like high prices and the impact of the pandemic and geopolitical tensions on the economy.
- Biden says he was ‘stupid’ not to sign Covid stimulus checks as Trump did The Guardian US
- Biden — addressing critics, voters and history — defends his economy The Washington Post
- Biden calls Trump tariff approach 'a major mistake' ABC News
- Biden Says Trump’s Tax Cuts and Tariffs Would Be ‘a Major Mistake’ The New York Times
- Biden points to Trump's trick with Covid 'stimmy' stimulus checks MSNBC
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