Multiple Fox programs pushed claims that the Trump economy would see soaring economic growth of 4-5% following an April 9 interview with one of President Donald Trump’s economic advisers. But a day later, two guests on Fox Business’ flagship morning program shot down this fantasy.
On Thursday’s edition of Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett boasted that Trump’s “policies are going to create a golden age” and reiterated his projection of 4-5% economic growth this year. Anchor Maria Bartiromo responded, “Wow, so you still look for 4-5% growth for this year?” Hassett replied: “Yes, that’s right, that’s right, because productivity’s already giving us 2.5, and so if we get a little out of everything else, then you can get way north of three.”