White House calls the economic downturn a “transition”, blaming Biden’s administration for market turmoil.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed recession fears, while economists warn 2025 recession risks remain high.
Investors remain cautious, waiting to see if Trump’s policies will drive recovery or deepen the slowdown.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tried to reframe the economic turmoil—marked by sinking stock prices and a weakening job market—as part of a “period of economic transition.”
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During a tense press briefing on Tuesday, Leavitt pinned the blame on the previous administration, calling the current market volatility a result of the “mess” left by Biden.
“We are in a period of economic transition from that economic nightmare under a president who had no idea what he was doing, never worked in the private sector, into a golden age of American manufacturing,” Leavitt declared.
Her comments echoed statements made by President Donald Trump over the weekend, where he dodged questions about a potential 2025 recession, simply saying:
“I hate to predict things like that. There is a period of transition, because **what we’re doing is very big.”
While Trump remained vague, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was far more direct in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
“There’s going to be no recession in America,” Lutnick assured.
Economists See It Differently
Despite White House optimism, economists remain skeptical. Many believe the risk of recession in 2025 is high, depending on how government spending cuts interact with consumer spending, business investment, and exports.
“If the reduction in government spending isn’t balanced by increases in consumer demand, business investment, or exports, then a recession is very likely,” said Stephen Henn, an economics professor at Sacred Heart University.
What’s Next?
With markets in turmoil and consumer confidence shaky, the debate over whether this is a “transition” or the start of a downturn remains wide open. Investors and businesses are watching closely, waiting to see whether Trump’s economic policies spark growth—or deepen the slowdown.
