Scott Jennings wasn’t playing around Thursday. On a CNN panel, the senior political commentator took aim at his colleagues’ hand-wringing over Trump’s economy. With stocks dipping nearly 900 points Monday and hitting correction territory, the left’s panic was palpable—Jennings told them to grow up.
He started with a history lesson. “Corrections are not unusual,” Jennings said calmly. “During the bull market from 2009 to 2020, I think we had 5 corrections. We even tend to have them every couple of years.” It’s cyclical, not a crisis, conservatives nod—he’s got the receipts.
Then he brought the heat. “There are other signs in the economy that are helping real people,” Jennings declared. Wholesale and consumer inflation are down, gas prices are dropping, mortgage rates are easing, and egg prices fell from $6.85 on January 21 to $4.89 now. Republicans cheer, that’s Trump delivering for the heartland!
Jennings kept piling it on. “We’ve seen manufacturing jobs in the last job report go up, private investment announcements are going up, and a whole bunch of nutty climate regulations have been eviscerated by this administration,” he said. Conservatives say it’s a masterclass—Trump’s cutting the fat Biden left behind.
The panel’s hysteria didn’t faze him. “I don’t think anyone should be hysterical over the stock market over one day or six weeks,” Jennings explained. “This idea of trying to stimulate more manufacturing in the United States, that’s the plan and he thinks it will work.” Republicans bet he’s right—patience pays off.
Trump’s tariffs sparked the fuss. His 50% hit on Canadian steel and aluminum, plus threats to Mexico and China, rattled markets. He fired back Wednesday—Biden’s inflation and wars caused this, not him. Conservatives agree, Joe’s mess isn’t Trump’s fault.
The good news keeps rolling in. Inflation slowed to 2.8% in February per the BLS, down from Biden’s 9% peak in June 2022. Gas prices? Now $3 a gallon, not Biden’s $4-plus nightmare. EPA’s Lee Zeldin’s scrapping green regs—Republicans call it unleashing America’s energy.
Biden’s economy tanked him. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan and $750 billion Inflation Reduction Act fueled 20% price hikes by May 2024—voters bolted. Trump’s historic wins with Latinos, Blacks, and blue-collar folks? Conservatives say it’s the economy, stupid—he’s fixing it.
Jennings sees the green shoots. “There’s some optimism to be had,” he told CNN, spotlighting jobs and investment. Posts on X roar approval: “Scott’s the only sane one there!” Republicans bet this buries the left—82 percent speech approval last week backs Trump’s play.
The left’s stuck on stocks. CNN’s panel fretted over a 10% drop—Jennings stayed cool. “Markets move around,” he said—corrections pass. Conservatives argue it’s noise—Trump’s real wins are at the pump and factory floor.
America’s watching a champ. Jennings didn’t just calm the storm—he showed Trump’s economy’s roaring back. Republicans stand tall with pride. The left can wail, but conservatives know—Jennings nailed it, and Trump’s steering the ship.
