President Donald Trump made a stunning admission during his meltdown on CNBC Tuesday morning, according to one analyst.
CNBC host Joe Kernen corrected Trump after he claimed to have more than 70% of Americans supporting his presidency. Kernen gave him the benefit of the doubt and said Trump might be referring to his support among Republicans. The comment caused Trump to lash out at Kernen and become defensive when the two talked about other topics.
Trump's meltdown happened just days after he fired BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer. Trump accused McEntarfer of being politically biased after she released a report showing hiring had flatlined during his first 90 days in office. Several experts have suggested that Trump fired McEntarfer to change the story about his economy.
Progressive YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen discussed the episode on a recent episode of his show, "No Lies."
"For Trump, it's not about working to move public opinion," Cohen said. "He doesn't care about reality, he just wants to be told he's the best."
"He doesn't care that his approval rating is at 37% or about how to get it up," Cohen added. "His only concern is shoveling horses--- down everyone's throats that he's at 70% approval and that's that. Just like he doesn't care about what the actual job numbers say. He just wants everyone to think that they're high."
"And if that reality isn't playing out, then he'll just fire the statistician at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and replace her with someone who will offer stats that are a bit more palatable for Donald Trump," he continued. "A little more praising for Dear Leader."
"It's not about reality. It's what best reflects for Trump," Cohen added.
Watch the entire episode below or by clicking here.