Rep. Burgess Owens praises president on broadcast, criticizes "experts" and Democrats

Congressman Burgess Owens, R-Utah, praised the president’s business experience and criticized Democrats during a recorded talk-show appearance. “We have a genius of a president, someone who understands how to run a business. He’s a billionaire because of it,” Owens said.

Owens, speaking after the show’s host welcomed him, framed recent developments as a national comeback. “If we had listened to [the experts], it was just gonna be doom and gloom,” Owens said, adding that the country is “moving forward” and that he is “excited about where the country’s going.”

The congressman contrasted trust in the American people with reliance on experts, saying, “Reading from the teleprompter does not make them experts at business and the economy.” He also addressed Democrats directly: “For those, Democrats. We have a genius of a president … I think they should sit on the bridal. Just kinda watch for a while.”

Host Jason introduced Owens as “Republican Utah congressman Burgess Owens” and prompted discussion by noting positive national sentiment. The exchange was conversational and contained political commentary rather than policy proposals or committee actions.

These remarks do not represent a formal action by Congress or any legislative body. No motions, votes, or staff directions were discussed or recorded in the excerpted exchange.

The comments are part of a media appearance and reflect the views Owens expressed on the program. No additional context about the date, program name, or the president Owens referenced was provided in the transcript excerpt.