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Ex-CBO director on Trump's 2nd term economy

President Trump's position on interest rates and the overall economy is under intense scrutiny. Former Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin, one of the U.S.' foremost conservative economists, says in his first term, Mr. Trump did some "astounding" things for the economy. Holtz-Eakin joins "The Takeout" to discuss why his views on the president's second-term economic policies have turned negative.
Sep 12, 2025 (06:48)
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