Trump’s all-in AI push is paying off handsomely, making up for his failed tariffs gamble at least somewhat

Published January 2, 2026 5:55am ET



When politicos look back on President Donald Trump’s first year in his second stab at the presidency, early 2026 may mark the nadir of his career-wide economic approval.

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