Trump Faces Criticism Over Tariff Response, Market Drop

President Donald Trump faced backlash for his dismissive response to a reporter's question about the stock market's reaction to his new tariff policy while aboard Air Force One. The market had suffered significant losses, with the Dow dropping nearly 3,900 points over two days, yet Trump maintained that the tariffs were necessary to correct what he called past 'stupid leadership' that harmed the U.S. economy. Trump criticized the reporter's question as 'stupid' and defended the tariffs as a 'medicine' needed to fix trade imbalances with countries like China, Mexico, and Canada. He also asserted that the tariffs were already bringing in 'hundreds of billions of dollars,' and expressed confidence that the market and economy would eventually stabilize. Trump's engagement in leisure activities, such as attending a golf event, during the economic upheaval drew criticism from Democratic lawmakers. Despite market turmoil, Trump emphasized that he would not alter his approach unless significant trade issues were resolved.