Trump's Potential Economic Team Is 'Least Impressive' In History, Says Economist Justin Wolfers: He Will 'Make Up Policy On The Fly'

Benzinga
Benzinga
  • 2 weeks ago
Renowned economist Justin Wolfers recently expressed his skepticism about the competency of Donald Trump’s economic team and the potential impact of his policies.

What Happened: Wolfers took to X on Wednesday, to voice his concerns about the economic team that would serve under Trump if he were to get re-elected. He stated, “The list of economists who’ve said they will willingly serve under Trump is the least impressive list of economists in history.” He further criticized Trump’s approach to policy-making and the lack of a competent economic team.
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