When Will Voters Blame Trump for This Economy?
The president promised he’d fix “Bidenflation.” But people say prices are still too high.
Big charts don’t buy diapers.
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President Donald Trump has claimed responsibility for the economy virtually every day since his inauguration. Late last week, the White House declared it a smashing success in a press release called “200 Days of Winning: President Trump is Keeping His Promises.” Yet many Americans are still struggling to get by amid mediocre economic growth and difficulty affording necessities, from groceries to housing.
This prompts a key political question: When will voters hold Trump — now back on the job for more than six months — responsible for their financial plight? The answer could decide the battle for Congress in the 2026 midterm elections and determine the fight to succeed Trump in the White House in 2028.