Eyes widen after Kristen Welker's brutal takedown of Trump official: 'Give it up, man'

Political analysts were astounded Sunday after NBC News' Kristen Welker uncorked a brutal takedown of a Trump administration official on "Meet the Press."Welker interviewed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the current economic conditions ahead of the midterms. During the interview, Welker challenged Bessent's position that high prices are a temporary shock that will end once the war in Iran is complete. Her forceful pushback didn't go unnoticed. "Gas prices are up 44% since the start of the war with Iran, Mr. Secretary. So, what do you say to voters who say they are struggling and they want change?" Welker said. Bessent demurred and tried to blame the Biden administration for the price shocks that are occurring today. Welker was having none of it. "I hear you blaming President Biden, but President Trump has been in office for 636 days now, or about a year-and-a-half. Inflation was at 3% when he...