During a CNN segment, Batya Ungar-Sargon defended President Trump's tariffs by suggesting they allow poorer families to afford American Girl dolls instead of cheaper alternatives. Critics pointed out the irony that the dolls are also made in China. Host Abby Phillip challenged this view, emphasizing that low-income families are concerned with basic necessities rather than luxury toys. The segment highlighted a disconnect between Ungar-Sargon's argument and the realities faced by struggling families, leading to significant criticism from the panel and audience alike.
"The logic was immediately lost on the panel and the host. Phillip countered: People who really don't have a lot of money, here's what they're really thinking: They're not thinking, I want to buy the most expensive doll for my child..."
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