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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 11 MIN

Americans are STRESSED OUT but Trump insists that things are going great

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A stark disconnect has emerged between President Donald Trump’s triumphant economic rhetoric and the financial anxiety reported by everyday Americans. While President Trump insists that the nation is experiencing "the greatest economy we've ever had by far", public opinion polls, consumer confidence data, and household metrics paint a picture of widespread stress over the cost of living.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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