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Hassett Calls Higher Consumer Spending 'Optimism' and Draws Sharp Criticism

His Fox News remarks on May 31 were criticized for treating heavy credit‑card use as a sign of confidence even as data show growing financial stress for many households.

Rising Gas Prices Push U.S. Inflation Back Up and Raise Midterm Risks for Republicans

Trump Hails ‘Greatest Economy’ as Democrats Cite Polls, Delinquencies and Job Cuts

New Polls Put Trump’s Approval at Second-Term Low