When pressed Sunday on whether he believes the Democrats have any evidence of profiteering linked to President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), fresh off a record-breaking Senate speech criticizing the commander in chief, sidestepped the question while backing calls for an investigation.
On NBC’s “Meet The Press,” moderator Kristen Welker noted some Democrats are seeking an insider trading probe after Trump’s “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!” post, followed by a 90-day “pause” for countries targeted by the tariffs, except China, above a 10% baseline rate, and a Wall Street rebound.
“Do you believe that Democrats have any real evidence that anyone in the administration profited off of the president’s policies and announcements, or is this just a fishing expedition?” Welker asked Booker.
“You know, here’s the problem with Donald Trump and…