Reaction to White House Boasts on the Economy

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In this photo Jan. 7, 2011, taken President Barack Obama announces Gene Sperling as the new director of the National Economic Council, while speaking about the economy in Landover, Md. Once named as Obama'a chief economic adviser two of Sperling's early calls went to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Donohue. Known for his pugilistic style, Donohue wasted no time. Come on over, he said. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
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There is reaction from Gene Sperling, economic advisor for the Obama and Clinton administrations, on the current state of the national economy as the Trump Administration boosts about their numbers less than six months on the job. More from White House Correspondent April Ryan.

 

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