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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why This Trump Lackey Knows His Untruths Will Get Caught: MSNBC Host
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been having difficulty defending the Trump administration's poor economic decisions—and it shows, said MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle on The Daily Beast Podcast. 'Scott Bessent deeply understands economics,' Ruhle, a former Wall Street executive, explained, which 'is why this is so hard for him to justify all of it.' She noted that the hedge fund billionaire 'deeply understands how trade and trade deficit works,' but has now been put in a position that requires him to 'defend a position that's not rooted in truth.' 'One of the reasons he struggles on television is because he's not telling the truth, right?' Ruhle told host Joanna Coles. 'You and I both know being on television is really hard and we're actually reporting the truth. We're speaking facts.' Bessent has, over his years at hedge funds and investment firms, worked with both Republicans and Democrats alike. He had previously donated to Democratic causes, including Al Gore's presidential run in 2000. He also used to work for George Soros, who personally donated $170 million to Democratic candidates and campaigns during the 2022 midterms. But he has now turned into yet another mouthpiece for the administration, spouting lies about the economy to justify the president's actions, though he does so with great difficulty, said Ruhle. 'But isn't it also hard for Scott Bessent to go on television because it's really about an audience of one, right?' asked Coles. 'He's sort of scrambling to obey his boss.' 'It's extremely difficult for him,' replied Ruhle, drawing a contrast with Trump's Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick. The latter official is, she said, always 'happy to put on the show and the performance because that's what he's always done,' she added. Ruhle said that Lutnick is the 'middle guy' who will 'sell whatever Donald Trump wants him to sell that day to win the trade, to get the commission,' whereas Bessent, who has a stronger grasp on the economy, knows when the administration is 'manufacturing lies.' 'Scott, in some ways, you know, is backed into a corner and he's frustrated because how does he defend Trump's position, or where does he go from here?' she said. New episodes of The Daily Beast Podcast are released every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Follow our new feed on your favorite podcast platform at and subscribe on YouTube to watch full episodes.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Down the Tubes': Trump rages against MSNBC over tariff criticism
US president Donald Trump lashed out at MSNBC on Friday after watching a segment that questioned the effectiveness of his global tariff plan. Trump accused the network of committing a 'major campaign violation' and acting as a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The outburst, shared on his Truth Social account, targeted host Stephanie Ruhle and threatened financial scrutiny for MSNBC's parent company, Comcast. Trump called Ruhle 'highly neurotic' and claimed she was spreading 'lies' about tariffs. Ruhle, NBC's senior business analyst, had said that Trump may soon walk back the tariffs due to growing signs of economic trouble. Trump further accused MSNBC of being a political tool of the Democratic Party and suggested that it should face tax penalties. He also aimed at Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, saying the media group should be 'forced to tell the truth.' At the centre of the criticism was Ruhle's remark that Trump's tariff strategy was causing fear among business leaders and port operators. She warned that unless reversed, the plan could trigger a 'Covid-like supply chain crisis' within a week. The president, however, insists that his tariffs would bring economic victory, claim that many economists and analysts dispute. 'We're going to make a fortune with tariffs, only smart people understand that, and Stephanie was never known as a 'High IQ' person,' he wrote. Trump also claimed the network's ratings were 'down the tubes' and accused them of lying to avoid giving him credit.
Forbes
01-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle Talks To Fired Federal Workers: ‘What's Been Lost In The Last Six Weeks?'
US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to the press as they stand next to a Tesla ... More vehicle on the South Portico of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) In just 100 days, President Donald Trump and his Department of Governmental Efficiency chief Elon Musk have dramatically altered the structure of the federal government, with at least 121,000 federal workers laid off or targeted for layoffs, according to a CNN estimate that does not include the huge number of employees who took voluntary buyouts or were placed on administrative leave. Musk claims his DOGE cuts--which include firings and cuts to federal contracts--have saved $160 billion, far less than his original projections. But what does cutting all those people out of government mean for people expecting a tax refund, a college loan, or protection from consumer fraud or contaminated chicken? A graphic for MSNBC's '100 Days of Trump: Forced Out Federal Workers,' a town hall airing live ... More Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET. MSNBC's 11th Hour host Stephanie Ruhle will explore the impact of Trump and Musk's cuts in human terms Thursday night, with a live town hall, 100 Days of Trump: Forced Out Federal Workers. 'Our audience also serve as our guests. And so the entire audience, about 65 people, are fired federal workers,' Ruhle told me, saying the workers represent federal agencies from across the country. In a blisteringly fast first 100 days, many Americans know about federal workers being fired, but may not have had time to stop and reflect on what that means--not just for those workers, but the government itself. 'I think there's a big appetite from the American people for the idea of DOGE right?' Ruhle said. "The idea of DOGE is to restructure, right? But when you restructure something, you break it down, and then there's a new structure, and that's something we haven't heard about. And so I think it's really important to explain to our audience, when you when you fire tens of thousands of federal workers, how is that going to impact us? WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 05: Protesters rally outside of the Theodore Roosevelt Federal Building ... More headquarters of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management on February 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. The group of federal employees and supporters are protesting against Elon Musk, tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and his aids who have been given access to federal employee personal data and have allegedly locked out career civil servants from the OPM computer systems. (Photo by) The federal job cuts have led to protests across the country, with many protesters focusing their anger directly at the president and Elon Musk. But Ruhle says the town hall isn't about the partisanship behind the cuts. 'This isn't going after the president. This isn't partisanship,' she said. 'This is, let's explain what's happening, who it's impacting. And I think the important part of who it's impacting is when you cut it doesn't necessarily mean, oh, the government's just going to save money. It could potentially mean there's holes that need to get filled. Because if you want to get rid of agencies, then the question is, where is that work going?' 'I want to hear from these people, because whether you're a Republican or a Democrat, I don't think the government has done a great job selling itself to the American people," Ruhle told me. 'The fact that so many American people are like, yeah, the government's too fat. Cut it. Well, when you talk about what's a patriot, I don't know. I would say people who devoted their lives to working for the National Institutes of Health, making a fraction of what they could make in the outside world. We should hear from them. We should understand what they do, because their work is so important, you know?" WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 05: U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks at a rally in support of USAid on ... More the grounds of the U.S. Capitol on February 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. USAid employees and supporters protested against the Trump Administration's sudden closure of USAid resulting in the cancellation of aid work, conflict prevention and foreign policy work around the world as well as potentially laying off thousands of employees. (Photo by) The town hall will feature original reporting from MSNBC's Jacob Soboroff on the impact of the DOGE cuts on federal agencies as he meets and goes behind the scenes with former federal workers as they lobby before Congress. Ruhle will also interview Sen. Cory Booker on the cuts and how Congress is responding. Booker has said the DOGE-led federal job cuts aren't about government efficiency, but are more accurately 'government-sanctioned sabotage' for the damage they will do to people who depend on government services or will at some point in their lives, like the $2 billion in federal research grants cut at the National Institutes of Health. "When you're talking about medical research, when you're talking about people's lives, when you're talking about clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease or cancer that may take three or four years, you can't just go in and decide, 'I'm going to shut those down and maybe I'll try something else.' Those are people's lives at risk," said Dr. Francis Collins, who led the NIH for twelve years, in an interview with CBS's 60 Minutes. 'I want to push Cory Booker on the status quo,' Ruhle said. 'People voted against the status quo. So the answer isn't, 'we don't want Trump, let's go back to the other thing.' The answer is, potentially, what's the third lane? Because America is open to this idea of, let's shake things up. But they're potentially not into the idea of, let's just burn it down.' Ruhle's town hall airs on MSNBC at 9 p.m. ET.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
No, Stephanie Ruhle Is Not Leaving MSNBC — Rumors Explained
Wondering if Stephanie Ruhle is leaving MSNBC? A recent report about contract negotiations and possible pay cuts has sparked speculation, raising questions about her future at the network. The topic has quickly picked up momentum online. Here's what we know so far. Stephanie Ruhle is not leaving MSNBC, according to all currently available reports. She continues to host The 11th Hour on MSNBC, airing weeknights at 11 p.m. ET. In December 2024, The Ankler reported that MSNBC offered Ruhle and fellow anchor Joy Reid contract renewals that included pay cuts as part of the network's cost-cutting measures. Ruhle reportedly earns $2 million a year and plans to remain with the network under the revised terms. The cost-cutting efforts follow a similar reduction in Rachel Maddow's salary and come as Comcast plans to spin off cable assets, causing uncertainty within MSNBC's staff. An MSNBC spokesperson denied rumors that network president Rashida Jones would be departing, despite reported internal upheaval (via New York Post). Amid these negotiations, Ruhle remains active on-air and on social media. She continues to contribute as NBC News' Senior Business Analyst. She also engages in public commentary, including a recent appearance on Rainn Wilson's podcast, wherein she claimed that 'there is no fact-checking' on X (formerly Twitter), describing the platform as 'a bastion of misinformation.' Reason Magazine later disputed this, citing X's Community Notes as a form of decentralized fact-checking. There have been no official statements or reports confirming that Ruhle intends to exit MSNBC. She maintains a consistent presence on the network's nightly lineup and social platforms, with recent posts about economic commentary and political analysis. The post No, Stephanie Ruhle Is Not Leaving MSNBC — Rumors Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rumors About Stephanie Ruhle Leaving MSNBC Debunked
Wondering if Stephanie Ruhle is leaving MSNBC? A recent report about contract negotiations and possible pay cuts has sparked speculation, raising questions about her future at the network. The topic has quickly picked up momentum online. Here's what we know so far. Stephanie Ruhle is not leaving MSNBC, according to all currently available reports. She continues to host The 11th Hour on MSNBC, airing weeknights at 11 p.m. ET. In December 2024, The Ankler reported that MSNBC offered Ruhle and fellow anchor Joy Reid contract renewals that included pay cuts as part of the network's cost-cutting measures. Ruhle reportedly earns $2 million a year and plans to remain with the network under the revised terms. The cost-cutting efforts follow a similar reduction in Rachel Maddow's salary and come as Comcast plans to spin off cable assets, causing uncertainty within MSNBC's staff. An MSNBC spokesperson denied rumors that network president Rashida Jones would be departing, despite reported internal upheaval (via New York Post). Amid these negotiations, Ruhle remains active on-air and on social media. She continues to contribute as NBC News' Senior Business Analyst. She also engages in public commentary, including a recent appearance on Rainn Wilson's podcast, wherein she claimed that 'there is no fact-checking' on X (formerly Twitter), describing the platform as 'a bastion of misinformation.' Reason Magazine later disputed this, citing X's Community Notes as a form of decentralized fact-checking. There have been no official statements or reports confirming that Ruhle intends to exit MSNBC. She maintains a consistent presence on the network's nightly lineup and social platforms, with recent posts about economic commentary and political analysis. Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon. The post Rumors About Stephanie Ruhle Leaving MSNBC Debunked appeared first on Mandatory.
