Donald Trump gave a speech at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference where he previewed some of the attacks he plans to use against Joe Biden in their upcoming presidential debate on the economy. Trump criticized Biden over high inflation, climate spending, and the growing federal deficit. He said Biden has put the economy "in ruins." Trump proposed hardline tariffs on all imports, pressuring the Fed to lower rates, and keeping his tax cuts. Economists say these could worsen inflation. Trump walked back prior comments on potentially cutting Social Security, now pledging not to cut it at all if elected. The debate will have no live audience and enforce rules to limit interruptions, like muting microphones when candidates are not speaking.
