Trump accuses Joe Biden of turning US into 'dead country' during Iowa rally
CLIVE, IOWA: President Donald Trump visited Iowa on Tuesday, January 27, to hold a rally for supporters, nine months before the mid-term elections. This was his second trip to the state during his second term.
In his speech, Trump took credit for boosting the economy and increasing Americans’ personal wealth, while sharply criticizing former President Joe Biden and what he referred to as “the radical left.”
Donald Trump touts economic achievements in Iowa address
During his speech, Trump highlighted the growth of the US economy under his leadership and drew comparisons to Biden’s record. “Everyone — I don’t have to even ask the question. I made a lot of people rich. I got a lot of people that I don’t like at all, and I’ve doubled their net worth,” Trump said.
He contrasted this with Biden, stating that in four years, Biden achieved less than $1 trillion in new investment, while he has secured commitments for over $18 trillion in just one year.
Trump further characterized the US being “a dead country” under Biden and also attributed much of the decline to the “radical-left lunatics.” He referenced the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, who reportedly said that America was a “dead country” but is now “the hottest country anywhere in the world.”
“And today, I’m excited to announce another historic investment,” Trump said, referring to John Deere, whose Chairman and CEO were both present at the event. He continued, “This great American company is accomplishing so much.”
Trump then announced a major investment by the company, emphasizing $70 million in a new factory in North Carolina, calling it “brand new” and “the best in the world.” He praised American companies for their success and hinted at the economic benefits this investment would bring.
Donald Trump criticizes Joe Biden’s management of US economy
Trump has repeatedly criticized Biden for his immigration policies and the economic harm he asserts has resulted from them during his presidency. In a Truth Social post last year wishing a Happy Easter, Trump accused the former president of trying to bring “Murderers, D**g Lords, Dangerous Prisoners, the Mentally Insane, and well known MS-13 Gang Members, back into our Country.”
He also criticized judges and law enforcement for permitting what he described as a “sinister attack on our Nation,” claiming that Biden was allowing “millions of CRIMINALS to enter our Country, totally unvetted and unchecked, through an Open Borders Policy.”
Trump concluded by calling Biden “by far, our WORST and most Incompetent President.”
Earlier this month, on Tuesday, January 13, Trump delivered another grievance-laden speech at the Detroit Economic Club. He discussed what he described as a resurgent American economy but also criticized Biden, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, Minnesota’s Somali population, and Minneapolis protesters.
Trump claimed, “We have quickly gone from the worst numbers on record to the best and strongest numbers and an economy that is far ahead.” He also discussed plans to crack down on fraud, freeze federal payments to sanctuary cities, cap credit card fees at 10% for a year, and teased future proposals on health care and housing.
Despite these claims, Trump’s approval ratings have trended downward. An Economist/YouGov weekly poll showed him at 39% approval and 56% disapproval. More than half of respondents, 51%, said they believe the economy is getting worse, highlighting challenges to Trump’s economic messaging as he heads into the midterm elections.
