US economy shrinks for the first time in 3 years: Trump looks for scapegoats.

President Donald Trump blamed the previous Biden administration for the weak economic indicators in the US.

According to the information from the Department of Commerce, the American economy shrank for the first Time in three years in the first quarter of 2025.

Trump stated that these indicators are a result of Biden's administration, without providing additional explanations.

Trump's trade adviser Peter Navarro claimed that the decline was caused by an adequate stockpile before the introduction of new tariffs, although Trump had previously insisted that tariffs do not affect the economy.

Trump's approval rating is declining: according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, 42% of Americans approve of his activities, while 53% do not. Approval of his economic policies has also decreased.

Economists warn of an impending recession due to the trade war initiated by Trump's administration.

Democrat Hakeem Jeffries denied Trump's accusations, emphasizing that it is his failed economy, not Biden's.

At a cabinet meeting, Trump's aides took turns praising his economic policies, assuring that the country is progressing at the right pace.

Analyzing the material, one can conclude that Trump is constantly looking for reasons for the negative economic indicators in the previous Biden administration. However, Trump's rating is increasingly declining, and economic forecasts suggest a possible economic downturn in the coming months. This can be perceived as a positive context for Democrats, who may use this situation in the upcoming elections.