Is Donald Trump Causing a Recession? We Asked ChatGPT and Elon Musk’s Grok [Video]

President Donald Trump’s impact on the U.S. economy is under scrutiny as fears of a potential recession grow, particularly as tariffs are implemented on Mexico, Canada and China.

Trump was pressed about recession speculation on Sunday and said that he “hates to predict things like that” and said the country is in a transition period.

As concerns about a potential recession grow, Newsweek asked the generative AI tools ChatGPT and Elon Musk’s Grok: “Is Donald Trump causing a recession?” The responses are compared below.

Why It Matters

The U.S. economy is experiencing a turbulent period marked by shifting trade policies. Trump’s approach, which includes tariffs, immigration restrictions and deregulation, has raised concern among some economists and business leaders.

With the stock market reacting to trade uncertainties, the debate continues over whether Trump’s policies are a catalyst for economic downturn or a strategic shift for long-term growth.