Event Brief
Trump’s economy slows as shutdown drags on growth
Filed: Feb 21, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Summary: The president blamed the soft GDP report on Democrats and Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Economic slowdown and GDP report
WHEN: Feb 21, 2026 at 1:53 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Blame on Democrats and Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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