Danielle Kurtzleben

He also blamed the news media.

But again, this was more than a year's worth of interviews, meaning Wiles agreed repeatedly to give Vanity Fair this access.

Well, first of all, like you said, that it's just rare for Wiles to talk to reporters and be this unfiltered.

Secondly, the drama got attention, as drama does.

But beyond all that, there's the context that the administration has been trying to focus on the economy.

Here we see just how easily that can be derailed, just as Trump himself did earlier this week when he disparaged the slain liberal film director Rob Reiner.

Now, tonight, the White House is going to try to get back on course with the primetime address.

which is expected to focus on the president's first-year wins.

Thank you.

As a majority of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of the economy, Vance told the crowd that real wages are growing and that next year, policies like new tax cuts will provide a boost.

In response to a reporter's question about the loss of more than 100,000 jobs in October, Vance noted that that was driven by government job losses.

Vance's speech in Pennsylvania comes as Trump has attempted to address the high cost of living, but has also called Democrats' talk of affordability a hoax.

Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR News.

In Pennsylvania this week, Trump attempted to connect with Americans worried about affordability.

But he couldn't resist venting his anger at Democrats who won in November's elections by focusing on the cost of living.

By some metrics, like gas prices and real wages, the economy isn't doing badly.

But amid elevated inflation, boosted by tariffs, polls show Americans feeling bleak.

Nevertheless, Trump continues to give himself top marks, telling Politico this week that he gives his economy a grade of A+++++.

Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR News.

In Pennsylvania this week, Trump attempted to connect with Americans worried about affordability.