Golden age? Americans doubt Trump's claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
Golden age? Americans doubt Trump's claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"This is the golden age of America."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Inflation has been defeated."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"This is the golden age of America."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The economy is what he needs to be focused on."
— Marcus Tripp , Other
"We’re not going to tariff our way out of this."
— Tiffany Ritchie , Other
"Even as a two-income household, we are struggling… I am worried more about how much my rent and everything is going up than I am about whether the guy down the street has citizenship documents or not."
— Marcus Tripp , Other
"We’re not going to tariff our way out of this."
— Tiffany Ritchie , Other
"This is the golden age of America."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The economy is what he needs to be focused on."
— Marcus Tripp , Other
"We’re not going to tariff our way out of this."
— Tiffany Ritchie , Other
"Inflation is plummeting, incomes are rising fast, the roaring economy is roaring like never before."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Nearly half of the people responding to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey in February spontaneously mentioned high prices eroding their personal finances."
— Joanne Hsu , Academic
"any suggestion that ICE will be present at any polling location is simply not true"
— Heather Honey , Executive
"After just one year, I can say with dignity and pride that we have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Megan is here this evening, and she's happy to tell you that she is so, so much richer because, with no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and our expanded child tax credit done again by Republicans, Megan and her husband will take home more than $5,000 extra just for the year, cutting her tax bill in more than half."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"In 12 months, my administration has driven core inflation to the lowest level in more than five years, and in the last three months of 2025 it was down to 1.7%."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Trump’s 2024 campaign centered on immigration, the economy, sweeping tariffs and ending the United States’ involvement in foreign conflicts."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Adrian Fontes is the Secretary of State of Arizona.
Bill Clinton is a former President of the United States.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Heather Honey serves as deputy assistant secretary for election integrity at the Department of Homeland Security.
Joanne Hsu is the Director of the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Current U.S. President who has criticized Netanyahu's actions.
Marcus Tripp is a working professional in manufacturing from Dickson, Tennessee.
Mark Hamrick is a senior economic analyst at Bankrate.
Matt Van Epps is a Republican U.S. Representative.
Megan Hemhauser is a homeschooling mom and waitress mentioned during Trump's State of the Union address.
Michael Adams is the Secretary of State of Kentucky.
Tiffany Ritchie is an independent voter from Corpus Christi, Texas.
Tobias Read is the Secretary of State of Oregon.
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A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that 68% of Americans disagree with President Trump's claim of a booming economy, indicating public skepticism as midterm elections approach.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 68% of Americans disagree with President Trump's claim of a booming economy, highlighting public skepticism ahead of the midterm elections.
An analysis highlighting the disconnect between President Trump's optimistic portrayal of the economy and the public's more skeptical view, as reflected in recent polls.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 68% of Americans disagree with President Trump's assertion of a booming economy, highlighting skepticism ahead of the midterm elections.
President Trump plans to highlight economic achievements in his State of the Union address, despite voter dissatisfaction with inflation and tariffs.
A Department of Homeland Security official assures that immigration agents will not be present at polling locations during the upcoming midterm elections.
Republican voters express strong approval of President Trump's economic achievements during live reactions to his State of the Union speech.
An analysis of President Trump's fulfillment of campaign promises, with mixed reviews from both Republican and Democratic strategists.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that most Americans, including many Republicans, do not share President Trump's view of a booming economy, with 68% disagreeing with his assertion.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 68% of Americans disagree with President Trump's assertion of a booming economy, highlighting skepticism ahead of the November midterm elections.
In his State of the Union address, President Trump emphasizes economic successes, including reduced inflation and lower gas prices.
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