not lowering them faster now. i think this plays into the idea that maybe the united states was willing to give mexico more than they would have otherwise in this deal because the president may be concerned this economy isn't going to be where he wants it to be headed into the election. the markets are nervous. it might be losing steam and he's on the attack on the fetd. >> remember, it was may 3rd larry kudlow stood in front of the white house and said we're killing it on the economy. then the stock market proceeded to tank. the trade war with china is causing a lot of problems, as well as underlying numbers, not only the jobs numbers which dramatically underperform, but questions about manufacturing, not only at home but worldwide. look, the president understands his re-election prospects are directly tied to the economy. it's the economy, stupid. what you're also seeing here, look at his comments. he was talking president xi controls the fed.