Friday, January 16, 2026

Even Republicans Not Buying Trump's Cheery Economic Outlook

Just 16% of Republicans say Trump has helped "a lot" in addressing the cost of living, down from 49% in April 2024, when an AP-NORC poll asked Americans the same question about his first term.

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... The poll reveals signs of weakness among consumers on the economy, especially Trump's core campaign promise to reduce costs.

Inflation has cooled somewhat, but prices on many goods are higher than they were when the Republican president took office last January. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-16 03:45 PM

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