Larry Kudlow doesn't 'understand what planet' Democratic candidates are describing when they criticize the economy

Director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow can't quite figure out why the Democratic presidential candidates have a problem with the current U.S. economy.

During an appearance on Fox News Sunday, host Chris Wallace showed Kudlow a clip of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticizing the gap between the rich and the poor. "I don't understand what planet they're describing," Kudlow said, referring to the Democrats, before listing off a series of metrics he argues back up his and President Trump's opinion.

Wallace then cut in by interrupting Kudlow's "campaign speech," before asking what Trump would do specifically to reduce income inequality. Kudlow responded, more or less, by saying the administration needs to stay the course and things will continue to improve. He then returned to criticizing the judgment of the Democrats and warned against some of their policy proposals.

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