During a recent appearance on Fox News' "Jesse Watters Primetime," Dan Turrentine, a former strategist for the Democrat Party, expressed skepticism about the notion that many Democrats oppose President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
Turrentine argued that the party lacks a cohesive economic agenda, suggesting that Democrats are not united in their opposition to the tariffs.
As reported by the Daily Caller, President Trump announced his intention to explore the possibility of issuing rebate checks to Americans, following a $27 billion budget surplus in June. This announcement came during a discussion with Fox News host Jesse Watters, who speculated about the potential for stimulus checks and questioned Turrentine on whether Democrats would resist such measures. Turrentine responded, "Absolutely not. Everyones for Santa Claus. I mean, its genius."
The surplus was achieved months after President Trump declared "Liberation Day" in April, implementing a comprehensive set of reciprocal tariffs on several countries. Although a 90-day suspension of the tariffs was later announced, the initial action spurred negotiations with various nations, with a baseline tax rate of 10% being applied universally.
Watters posed a question to Turrentine, asking, "So you can be against the tariffs, but for the rebate checks? That the tariffs created?" Turrentine replied, "I dont think many Democrats are against the tariffs. They may criticize how Trump is trying to do the tariffs. But look, this is one of those things where we have no economic agenda."
President Trump's administration has successfully brokered significant agreements with countries such as Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Iraq. Despite these achievements, Democrats have been reluctant to commend the President's accomplishments, with many initially opposing the tariffs.
In April, a coalition of 12 Democrat-led states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the tariff policy and accusing the President of imposing tariffs based on "whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority," as reported by the Associated Press.
Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, according to Reuters, indicated on July 8 that the U.S. had already collected approximately $100 billion in tariff revenue, with projections suggesting this figure could rise to $300 billion by the end of 2025.
This substantial income underscores the potential economic impact of the tariffs, further complicating the political landscape surrounding this contentious issue.
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