Former President Donald Trump declined to comment on whether he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office during an event in Chicago. This comes as journalist Bob Woodward claimed in a recent book that Trump has had private calls with Putin. Trump also commented on the events of January 6, 2021, stating that only a small fraction of people supported the Capitol riot, and criticized the shooting of an insurrectionist.
During an appearance at the Economic Club of Chicago, Trump discussed his economic policies, including his belief in imposing high tariffs on imports to spur domestic manufacturing. He argued that high tariffs would force overseas manufacturers to build their products in the US, benefiting American consumers. Additionally, he mentioned his views on interest rates, indicating that as president, he would provide comments on proposed changes but not direct the Federal Reserve.
Trump is expected to speak at the Economic Club of Chicago and defend his policies to combat inflation. The Associated Press reports that some economists are skeptical about the effectiveness of Trump’s proposed policies, including high tariffs and interference with the Federal Reserve. In contrast, Vice President Kamala Harris has been more active in media appearances, including an upcoming interview on Fox News. Democrats are seizing on Trump’s behavior at recent events, including a prolonged dance interlude during a campaign event in Pennsylvania.
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