On the recordJune 17, 2026
But the one I always thought of, Herbert Hoover - and he caused it. He raised taxes too fast, and he raised interest rates too fast all at the same time. And he caused the Great Depression.
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npr.orgBut the one I always thought of, Herbert Hoover - and he caused it. He raised taxes too fast, and he raised interest rates too fast all at the same time. And he caused the Great Depression.
Trump compares himself to Herbert Hoover during press conference.
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