Overview
- The University of Michigan measure of how consumers view current conditions is at its worst level on record, with a drop of about 30% since January when Trump took office.
- Polling cited by CNN shows 61% of Americans say Trump's policies have worsened overall economic conditions, and 51% say their own finances have gotten worse.
- Among pure independents, 79% disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, a level mirrored by Marquette University data showing 76% disapproval.
- CNN's Harry Enten warns that if these readings persist, Republicans could lose their House majority and face risks in the Senate.
- Trump has claimed there is almost no inflation and has floated tariff rebate checks, while PoliticusUSA reports he is not releasing some jobs and economic data.