Harris Accuses Trump of Creating Man-Made Economic Crisis

In her first major speech since leaving office, former Vice President Kamala Harris sharply criticized President Donald Trump, blaming his administration for what she called the 'greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history.' Harris condemned Trump’s tariff policies and immigration crackdowns, arguing they are inviting a recession by raising the cost of everyday goods, hurting retirement accounts, and threatening American businesses and jobs. She accused the Trump administration of a 'wholesale abandonment' of American ideals and warned that current policies could worsen economic conditions. Harris also praised Americans, judges, and institutions resisting these policies, emphasizing that courage can be as contagious as fear. Her remarks came as new economic data showed a significant contraction in the U.S. economy, intensifying the debate over responsibility for the downturn. Trump, meanwhile, deflected blame onto his successor, Joe Biden, insisting the economy is now under Biden’s stewardship.