President-elect Donald Trump criticized Fox and Friends Weekend on Truth Social after the show featured economist Peter Schiff, who delivered a harsh assessment of economic conditions under Trump’s policies. The exchange between the incoming president and the financial expert highlighted disagreements over America’s economic trajectory.
“Why would Fox and Friends Weekend (of all things?) put on a ‘Stockbroker’ named Peter Schiff, a Trump hating loser who has already proven to be wrong,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Trump also told people to check out the “booker” who put this jerk on.
Trump’s response came after Schiff’s appearance on the Fox News morning program, where the economist discussed inflation trends. During his interview with host Griff Jenkins, Schiff challenged the narrative that economic conditions would improve under the incoming administration’s policies.
Schiff predicted the inflation rate would accelerate as Trump’s term progresses, arguing that Trump’s policies would impact pricing across the economy.
Jenkins mentioned rising wages as a silver lining to the economic challenges. The Fox host also suggested there could be a possible housing reset for Gen Z buyers who have struggled to enter the property market amid soaring home prices.
Schiff said it won’t get better for a long time. Trump questioned whether the show had made a mistake or was heading in a different direction with its booking decisions.
In his Truth Social posts, Trump claimed that alongside gas prices, other prices were almost all down. This claim directly contradicts Schiff’s assertions about accelerating inflation.
The stockbroker challenged Trump to a debate on the U.S. economy and the efficacy of Trump’s policies. Schiff was ready to defend his position publicly after Trump called him a jerk and a loser for claiming prices were still rising.
The exchange highlights ongoing debates over economic policy and inflation that continue to dominate American political discourse. Consumer prices remain a top concern for voters.