Adam Schiff Claims Trump Is ‘Destroying the Economy,’ Forgets the Joe Biden Years [WATCH]

Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) claimed on Sunday that President Donald Trump’s economic policies are harming American families, arguing that tariffs and immigration enforcement measures are making life more expensive.

Schiff made the remarks during an appearance on ABC’s This Week, where he criticized Trump’s handling of key economic issues.

“The president spoke for an hour and 40 minutes and had nothing to say about what he would do to bring down costs for American families that were watching that lengthy address, sit at the kitchen table hoping he would offer something to help them afford a new home or pay their rent, afford health care, or child care,” Schiff said.

“There was nothing for the American people, and that’s where we need to keep our focus.”

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Schiff also took issue with the administration’s tariff policies, accusing Trump of sending mixed signals about their purpose.

“I was just listening to your guest precede me trying to explain that these tariffs, these on again, off again tariffs are not about trade. It’s a drug war but next month it’s a trade war, but now it’s a drug war. It was incomprehensible,” Schiff said.

“And he was trying to say job numbers that came in less than expected are somehow good news. They’re destroying the economy and they’re making it harder and harder for Americans to afford things.”

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Schiff further argued that Trump’s policies would raise costs for consumers, particularly in California, where the housing market remains a top concern.

“They vote for Donald Trump supposedly because they wanted lower prices, and these tariffs are just going to drive prices up. I think they already are,” he said.

“In California, the top issue for people is they need more housing. They need more affordable housing. Well, if you begin by deporting construction workers and then you continue by raising costs on construction materials like lumber, you’re just driving those housing prices even further beyond the means of most Americans. So this is deeply destructive what they’re doing.”

Schiff’s comments come as President Trump continues to implement policies aimed at reducing inflation and strengthening domestic industries.

The administration has defended its tariff approach, arguing that they protect American workers and manufacturing.

The debate over economic policy is expected to remain a central issue heading into the next legislative session, with Democrats and Republicans offering competing solutions for addressing the rising cost of living.

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