That were sure of. Fox team coverage. A lot going on, gerri willis on floor of new york stock exchange. Edward lawrence at President Trumps speech at the Economic Club of new york. Christina partsinevelos in the newsroom. Edward we start with you in new york. Reporter connell, President Donald Trump taking credit for the booming economy. He says deregulation and tax policies that created in economic expansion. He calls the greatest economic recovery in u. S. History. Now within that, the president says that his economy is booming despite the fact that he says that the Federal Reserve raised rates too fast and is cutting them too slow. The president also taking on leveling the trade playing field. He is unapologetic how he is doing that. With tariffs and power of the u. S. Economy. Listen. My goal to ensure that this power works for americas favor and for americas workers and for americas companies. We want the incentives created by our tax trade, regulatory and Energy Policies to be pr
[applause] average mead yoon incom median h rose 800 and president obama 975 dollars over 8 years, in my administration, 5,000 dollars over slightly more than just 2 1 2 years. President s message of populism and restoration of the American Dream helped carry him to the white house. And that message remains as strong as ever and today reinforced by the president s historic record of achievement. In short, the failed Political Class sold out american workers, soldout american prosperity. And soldout the American Dream. This was the alarming situation i was elected to end, those days are gone. Were not going back. We want the incentives created by our tax trade, regulatory and Energy Policies to be pro growth, pro worker, and 100 pro american. And more is yet to come. Lou more is yet to come. And m no political assault has been able to stop the trump economy from soaring. President trump delivered on his promises to restore americas wealth and prosperity for all americans, and done so de
Speakers have appeared before the club over the last century, and have established a very strong tradition of excellence. I would like to take a moment to recognize those of our 297 members as the Centennial Society attending today in the front of the room as their contributions continue to be the financial backbone for the club. They actually enable us to offer our wonderful diverse programming now and into the future. Wed also like to welcome students joining us today from Columbia Business School and Harvard Business school. In addition, we have attending members of the 2019 class of ecny fellows, a select cohort of next generation thought leaders sponsored by members of the club for our yearlong program. Welcome to all of you. [applause] it is both an honor and a privilege for me to welcome the 45th president of the United States, donald j. Trump. [applause] President Trump built on his success in private life when he entered into politics and public service. Hes a graduate of the
[applause] average mead yoon incom median h rose 800 and president obama 975 dollars over 8 years, in my administration, 5,000 dollars over slightly more than just 2 1 2 years. President s message of populism and restoration of the American Dream helped carry him to the white house. And that message remains as strong as ever and today reinforced by the president s historic record of achievement. In short, the failed Political Class sold out american workers, soldout american prosperity. And soldout the American Dream. This was the alarming situation i was elected to end, those days are gone. Were not going back. We want the incentives created by our tax trade, regulatory and Energy Policies to be pro growth, pro worker, and 100 pro american. And more is yet to come. Lou more is yet to come. And m no political assault has been able to stop the trump economy from soaring. President trump delivered on his promises to restore americas wealth and prosperity for all americans, and done so de
Of new york. Im honored to preside at todays event. Currently in our 112th year, the Economic Club of new york is the nations leading Nonpartisan Forum for discussions on economic, social, and political issues. More than 1,000 prominent guest speakers have appeared before the club over the last century, and have established a very strong tradition of excellence. I would like to take a moment to recognize those of our 297 members as the Centennial Society attending today in the front of the room as their contributions continue to be the financial backbone for the club. They actually enable us to offer our wonderful diverse programming now and into the future. Wed also like to welcome students joining us today from Columbia Business School and Harvard Business school. In addition, we have attending members of the 2019 class of ecny fellows, a select cohort of next generation thought leaders sponsored by members of the club for our yearlong program. Welcome to all of you. [applause] it is