‘The Economy Is On Fire!’: Kevin O’Leary Drops Fact Check On CNN Panelists Railing Against Trump’s Economy

“Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary questioned a panelist’s claims about the economy Wednesday during “CNN NewsNight,” saying “the numbers” told a different story.

Consumer confidence increased by 12.3 points in May, the first increase in five months, according to The Conference Board, while the economy added 177,000 jobs in April. Podcaster Kmele Foster claimed that the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump were causing job losses, leading O’Leary to step in.

“People are losing their jobs,” Foster said, with O’Leary responding, “What are you talking about? There’s no job loss in America.”

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After a heated exchange with both men talking over each other, Shermichael Singleton interjected.

“Do you not look at the unemployment numbers?” Singleton asked Foster, with O’Leary adding, “You can say that, but you better read the numbers.”

“I’m asking a question. It’s not saying anything,” Foster said, with O’Leary responding, “We’re almost at full employment. We’re almost at full — what are you talking about?!”

The unemployment rate was 4.2% in April, according