Trump botching tariff messaging because he lacks empathy: Cenk Uygur
Share and Follow


() Cenk Uygur, founder and host of “The Young Turks,” doesn’t think President Donald Trump has done a good job selling his tariff vision to the American people.

“Why is he blowing it? Partly because he lacks empathy,” Uygur told ‘s Leland Vittert on Tuesday.

The progressive political commentator said Trump should be out explaining his long-term strategy to comfort Americans who have seen their stock portfolios plummet recently. Instead, the president has told people not to be “weak” or “stupid” but “strong, courageous, and patient.”

“He’s so self-obsessed, he’s such a narcissist,” Uygur said. “For a normal person, let alone a politician, this is a layup.”

Vittert argued Trump is well-regarded for his interpersonal skills and known to be “incredibly empathetic” one-on-one.

Another obstacle for Trump’s tariff messaging? Uygur doesn’t think the president has decided whether the tariffs will be long-term, aimed at bringing jobs back, or temporary to negotiate better trade deals.

“I don’t think Donald Trump has made up his mind,” Uygur said. “You can’t have it both ways. Those are two different strategies.”

Watch the interview with Uygur in the player above.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Baseball World Mourns: Former Yankees Catcher Passes Away at 35, Heartfelt Tributes Flood In

Former catcher for the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, Jesús Montero,…

TwitchCon Controversy: Streamer Emiru Reportedly Attacked by Fan During Meet and Greet

Twitch, the widely-used livestreaming platform, is under fire following a troubling incident…

Mid-Air Windshield Crack Forces Emergency Landing of Los Angeles-Bound Jet in Salt Lake City

An intriguing incident aboard a United Airlines flight has captured the attention…

Unveiling the Power Shift: Russian Mercenaries Fill the Void as ISIS Gains Ground in Africa’s Sahel

Experts suggest that the exit of U.S. and European forces from African…

Katie Porter Reflects on Tense Interaction with Journalist and Staff Member

Former California congresswoman Katie Porter is seeking to rejuvenate her gubernatorial campaign…

Marine Corps Live-Fire Incident Near Camp Pendleton: New Insights Unveiled After Round Strikes Patrol Car

In a recent report released by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), fresh…

Shocking Claims: WGN Employee Alleges Violent Assault by Border Patrol Agents

In the wake of a controversial incident involving a WGN creative services…

Tragedy Strikes Maryland: Car Crashes Into Child’s Birthday Party, Leaving 1 Dead, 13 Injured

A tragic event unfolded on Saturday night when a vehicle crashed into…