Overview
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accused the administration of gaslighting voters on the cost of living, rejecting Trump’s repeated assertions that grocery prices are down.
- A YouGov survey reports 54% say the economy is getting worse, and an AP-NORC poll shows Trump’s approval on the economy near one-third as overall ratings slide.
- Analysts link higher consumer costs to Trump’s tariffs, with Goldman Sachs estimating only 37% of tariff costs have been passed to consumers so far and warning more could follow.
- The White House defends Trump’s record and plans an affordability messaging push, with economic adviser Kevin Hassett saying boosting purchasing power is a near-term priority.
- Conservative voices including Stephen Bannon and Rep. Thomas Massie fault Trump for global focus and visa moves as he says he views the presidency as a worldwide responsibility.