White House flashes frustration over disconnect on handling of economy

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The White House admitted that it’s “a point of frustration” that public sentiment regarding the economy does not reflect positive economic data.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt forcefully defended President Donald Trump’s economic record during Thursday’s press briefing, arguing that he inherited an “economic mess” from former President Joe Biden.

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