Overview
- In an NBC interview aired during the Super Bowl, the president said the U.S. is already in the “Trump economy,” expressed he is “very proud” of it, and predicted 2026 will be stronger with factories opening over the next year to 18 months.
- He cited 5.6% GDP growth and $18 trillion in investment, claims at odds with official references showing 4.4% annualized Q3 2025 growth and roughly $9.6 trillion on the White House site, with a White House official pointing to an Atlanta Fed projection as context.
- An NPR/Marist/PBS News poll released last week found 36% approval and 59% disapproval of his handling of the economy.
- The same survey reported that 56% of Americans believe tariffs hurt the economy, complicating one of his key policy arguments.
- Democrats responded by attacking his record and highlighting household strain, while a Talker Research study cited by The Independent reported that 90% perceive a cost‑of‑living crisis.