Joy Reid, co-host of The View, stated that the Biden administration's economic policies have positioned the US economy better than under Donald Trump's leadership. Despite increases in inflation, food prices, rent, and electricity costs under Biden, economic advisor Jared Bernstein insists that Biden is focused on lowering American costs. Reid criticized Trump's handling of the COVID pandemic, stating it led to financial losses and deaths. However, an NBC poll indicates a declining lead for Biden, with voters believing Trump would better handle the economy.