Warren Reveals Call with Trump Following Critical Economic Speech

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts disclosed that President Donald Trump called her Monday following a speech in which she harshly criticized his economic policies and governance approach.

Warren had delivered pointed remarks at a National Press Club event in Washington, D.C., where she accused the president of failing to deliver on campaign promises to lower costs for American families.

“This morning, I gave a speech noting how Donald Trump is driving up costs for families, sowing terror and chaos in our communities, and abusing his power to prosecute anyone who criticizes him,” Warren said in a statement released by her office.

The Massachusetts senator, long known for her focus on consumer protection and economic inequality, specifically targeted Trump’s record on addressing rising living expenses. “In my remarks, I made it clear that despite promising to lower costs on Day One, Trump has done nothing but raise costs for families,” she stated.

According to Warren, the president initiated contact after her speech. During their conversation, she pressed him on specific policy proposals that could provide economic relief to Americans struggling with high costs.

“I told him that Congress can pass legislation to cap credit card rates if he will actually fight for it,” Warren recounted. She also urged the president to push House Republicans to pass the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, legislation she claims “would build more housing and lower costs.”

The White House confirmed the exchange took place. “President Trump and Sen. Warren had a productive call about credit card interest rates and housing affordability for the American people,” a White House official noted when contacted by Fox News Digital.

The call follows Trump’s recent announcement on Truth Social last week, where he called for capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, effective January 20, 2026. That date would mark the first anniversary of his current administration.

Warren’s criticism of the president’s economic record has been particularly pointed on housing costs. During her National Press Club appearance, she accused Trump of having a “credibility problem,” claiming he hasn’t done “one damn thing to actually lower the cost of housing for the American people.”

The exchange highlights the complex political dynamics around economic policy in Washington. Despite their often adversarial relationship, the conversation suggests potential for bipartisan action on certain consumer protection measures, particularly regarding credit card interest rates.

Warren, who has been a vocal critic of financial institutions and corporate influence in politics, has consistently advocated for stronger consumer protections in the financial sector. Her banking committee role has positioned her as an influential voice on economic policy issues.

The senator recently called for Democrats to reject billionaire donors ahead of upcoming elections, further emphasizing her populist economic message. In her National Press Club speech, Warren warned that Democrats are “doomed to fail” without embracing a stronger populist economic platform.

The unusual direct communication between the progressive senator and the Republican president comes at a time of heightened economic concern for many Americans, with inflation and housing costs remaining significant challenges for households across the country.

Neither Warren’s office nor the White House provided additional details about potential follow-up discussions or specific commitments made during the call regarding the proposed legislation.