Pelosi: Trump to blame for cratering economy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters President Trump is responsible for the nation’s sharp economic downturn that has come in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Pelosi, a California Democrat, offered the criticism after telling reporters she is negotiating with Republicans and Trump administration officials on an urgently needed small-business aid package Democrats are blocking. Pelosi said she is awaiting a compromise offer from the GOP that could come as early as Thursday afternoon.