Trump accepts ownership of the current economy: 'I'm very proud of it'

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: NBC News

Feb. 8, 2026, 3:17 PM EST


President Donald Trump says it’s his economy now. In an interview with “NBC Nightly News” anchor Tom Llamas that aired during the Super Bowl on Sunday, the 47th president said the country is already experiencing the Trump economy.

“At what point are we in the Trump economy?” Llamas asked.

“I’d say we’re there now,” he replied. “I’m very proud of it.”

His remarks come at a time when most Americans tell pollsters they are not satisfied with the state of the economy and as Trump executes a barnstorming strategy to bring his economic message to political battlegrounds before the November midterms.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-accepts-ownership-economy-proud-rcna257544

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Should be in Dem ads. Intersperse it with all kinds of images of grocery prices, people with layoff notices, and those unfortunate souls who were forced to give up health insurance and are now saddled with HUGE bills - all due to HIS "economy" that he is "proud of".

[CrispyQ]

1. Well, his personal economy is doing good.

That's all he cares about.

[groundloop]

3. Exactly. He's enriching himself and his fellow oligarchs at our expense.

[samsingh]

2. well he's probably brought in more money in the last year than any other time

[rsdsharp]

4. If the market takes a dive it'll suddenly be Biden's economy, again.

Bet on it.

[Shermann]

5. I'd say it's a crapshoot if the DJIA is still above 50,000 in three years.

But for now, the market headlines are in his favor. Gold and silver are still volatile as hell, I'm not sure what it means.

[purr-rat beauty]

6. Ask him after something crashes

And then fact check it with himself

[rambler_american]

7. As always

the rich get richer and the poor get screwed.

[pandr32]

8. Of course he is.

He's making off like a bandit.
He is a bandit, and not the common variety.

[SergeStorms]

9. Drumph can never admit....

1. Defeat

2. Mistakes

He'll take credit for everything good, even things he had nothing to do with, and always pass the blame on to someone else. He doesn't make mistakes because he's perfect an asshole. Probably the perfect asshole. 😁

[Marthe48]

10. He'd rather be racist than improve our economy

Lack of action speaks as loud as words

[Aussie105]

11. Trump is deconstructing the American economy and social structures one profitable move after another.

Two minor points he hasn't considered:

1. His personal bank balance isn't relevant when the Grim Reaper visits him.

2. Most countries and I hope America, have rules that any profits from criminal activity are confiscated when the dust settles.
If the Trump clan think they will inherit his billions, they may be disappointed.

[mdbl]

12. He's delusional as usual.

It has always worked for him, thanks to this kiss-ass do nothing Congressional majority.