Trump is losing the plot on the economy

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President Donald Trump still has not grasped the severity of his fading approval rating on the economy, despite launching an affordability messaging tour.

Trump was elected to fix the rampant inflation caused by former President Joe Biden, but 71% of people said they are spending more on groceries this year than last. That included 73% of independents and even 52% of Republicans. Trump’s affordability messaging contradicts his tariff policies, which 65% of people disapproved of, including 72% of independents.

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