Trump Vows to Fix Economy While 65% Remain Politely Unimpressed
KEY POINTS
- •President Trump insisted in Michigan that inflation and affordability concerns are Democratic fabrications aimed at hurting the GOP.
- •Polling in late July shows only around 35% approve of Trump's economy handling, with inflation approval at 29%.
- •Democrats currently lead in voter enthusiasm by 11 points as November midterms approach, with independents as the key swing voters.
In a plot twist nobody's ticket got punched for, President Trump pitched his 2026 economic miracle tour in Michigan, insisting affordability woes are a 'made up' Democratic conspiracy—like a bad TikTok challenge nobody won. White House spokesperson Kush Desai claims Trump's first term was a golden era of job and wage fireworks, despite current polls showing only 35% buying that ticket, with a vast 65% saying 'No thanks.' Inflation approval hits a historic low at 29%, and only 24% call the economy 'good,' down from 32% a year ago. Meanwhile, Democrats quietly enjoy an 11-point enthusiasm lead and zero economy messaging advantage, while Independents watch the circus with popcorn.
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(1 of 3)Trump calls inflation and high prices ‘fake news,’ voters respond with the political version of a hard pass.
Trump’s economic plan: Deny reality until it lowers prices or we forget what inflation means.
When you say ‘prices are made up’ but your grocery bill doubles, democracy hits hold to grab snacks.
Source: Axios | Published: 7/27/2026 | Author: Josephine Walker
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