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Pete Buttigieg TORCHES CNBC Host Over Trump Economy Spin

2026-04-11 News & Politics
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Tim Miller gives his take on the heated CNBC Squawk Box exchange between Pete Buttigieg and Joe Kernen over Trump’s economy, gas prices, and the war in Iran. Kernen tries to argue with weak MAGA talking points about Biden-era inflation and partisan blame, but Buttigieg pushes back so well that Kernen's co-host literally laughs at him. Tim breaks down why Buttigieg’s approach is resonating and how bad it is for the state of pro-Trump economic defenses. Get 30% off your entire order with Soul at https://GetSoul.com, promo code BULWARKTAKES.

Top Comments (10)

@connorhiggins5490 2026-04-11

Nothing says “I support the troops” like talking over a guy who’s trying to explain what its like to deploy.

895 14 replies
@stephanietx1573 2026-04-11

When they can't defend Trump they always start yelling Biden and Obama.

738 22 replies
@lindaklosterman1503 2026-04-11

So sick of listening to Wall Street try to normalize this horseshit. Thank you Pete.

641 7 replies
@gthomson8065 2026-04-11

Joe Kernan not knowing the current inflation numbers was icing on the cake.

489 29 replies
@vivahernando1 2026-04-11

How does a hack like Kernen still have a job. He has been awful for 40 years

425 15 replies
@wacharaboy 2026-04-11

Pete Buttigieg still gives me precisely that sense of assurance he says you should feel when someone responsible is in command.

308 5 replies
@Jviotr 2026-04-11

3:26 You respect the soldiers by not sending them into unnecessary wars for no reason, and then ceding without accomplishing anything!

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@claudinaguerra8201 2026-04-11

And why were prices high during the Biden presidency?? Because of Trump's mishandling of COVID!!! Why aren't they saying that?!!

131 7 replies
@SonyaOsterman 2026-04-11

Love Pete, a smart, kind beautiful soul, thanks Tim. We all love you too,❣️

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@_salience_ 2026-04-11

He never raises his voice, he doesn't have to scream over the others. He just makes clear, concise points as they blather on and make themselves look worse. Go Pete.

38 1 replies

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