The president said the country is already experiencing the "Trump economy."
Enten: "Failure, failure, failure going into the midterm elections, because Donald Trump was elected to fix the economy, and people still believe lowering prices should be the top priority, and at this point 55% of people say the economy is getting worse."
-- Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) Feb 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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The K-shaped economy in 2026: Inequality, technology and the next growth divide (January 2026)
www.usbank.com
... A term first popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic, a K-shaped economy, describes an uneven economy where some segments of the population thrive while others struggle.
The current environment amplifies long-standing inequality, with the greatest gains tilted toward higher-income households, as the share of Americans in the middle class shrinks. ...
What is a K-shaped economy?
A K-shaped economy describes an economic recovery where different groups or industries experience vastly different outcomes -- some thrive and grow, while others struggle or decline.
This term was intended to highlight the widening economic inequality during periods of recovery or downturn.
It fits the saying, "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer." ...
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