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Delaney: 'It feels like some Democrats are cheering on a recession'

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Democratic presidential candidate John DelaneyJohn DelaneyThe Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says country needs to rethink what ‘policing’ means; US cases surpass 2 million with no end to pandemic in sight Minnesota AG Keith Ellison says racism is a bigger problem than police behavior; 21 states see uptick in cases amid efforts to reopen The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan says there will be consequences from fraying US-China relations; WHO walks back claims on asymptomatic spread of virus MORE said some members of his party seem to be “cheering on a recession” in hopes of weakening President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE.

“It feels like some Democrats are cheering on a recession because they want to stick it to Trump,” the former Maryland congressman told reporters Wednesday. “I don’t want a recession because I don’t want these workers in here to face a recession.”

“But I worry that Trump’s policies are bringing one on,” he added.

Delaney declined to name which Democrats he was referring to when pressed.ADVERTISEMENT

“I’m not gonna name names, but you just get a sense,” he said before pivoting and repeating his point that he hopes a recession doesn’t happen but that he believes Trump’s policies could lead to one.

“I just think it’s very important that we be clear as a party that we don’t want a recession, right, because his economic policies are bad,” he said. “I think they’re ultimately going to unwind. I don’t want that to happen. I’m an American, I want the country to do well.”

“Do you think members of the Democratic Party are actively looking for a recession?” a reporter asked.

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“I didn’t say that,” Delaney responded.

Economists have warned about growing signs of a possible recession, though it was unclear which Democrats or presidential candidates Delaney might have been referring to on Wednesday.

A Delaney campaign spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.

Trump previously accused the media of playing up economic worries in hopes of hurting him politically.

“The Fake News Media is doing everything they can to crash the economy because they think that will be bad for me and my re-election,” the president tweeted earlier this month.

Liberal comedian and commentator Bill MaherWilliam (Bill) MaherBill Maher: ‘Reckless experiment’ of coronavirus shutdowns may have fueled Floyd protests Bill Maher offers ‘signs you’re a Karen’ list: ‘You were voted most likely to make a citizen’s arrest’ Michael Moore: The only way Trump wins in 2020 is if he ‘cheats’ MORE has been among few figures to openly express a desire for a recession, arguing that the country could survive an economic slowdown but could not survive another Trump term.

Trump and administration officials have dismissed warnings about a possible recession, with White House counselor Kellyanne ConwayKellyanne Elizabeth ConwayGeorge Conway group hits Ernst in new ad George Conway group contrasts Trump, Eisenhower in battleground states ad Sunday shows preview: Protests against George Floyd’s death, police brutality rock the nation for a second week MORE telling reporters this week that “the fundamentals of the economy are very strong.”

Administration officials have also defended Trump’s tariffs on China, claiming they will hurt only China and not American consumers and farmers as many economists have said.