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Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on the economy

President Donald Trump never misses an opportunity to criticize his predecessor about the economy, alleging former President Joe Biden caused an inflation crisis. But some of Trump’s economic ... Read More

Trump’s affordability conundrum

It is a difficult political and economic battle for Trump, who, like other incumbents before him, risks paying the price at the ballot box. Read More

Biden Boom Vs. Trump Freeze: Paul Krugman Says We Traded Pro-Worker Recovery For K-Shaped Recession

Paul Krugman details how the US traded a pro-worker Biden recovery for a K-shaped Trump freeze, widening the gap between rich and poor. Read More

Donald Trump's first year economy compared to Obama and Biden

Americans remain concerned about the state of the economy at the end of Trump's first year back in the White House. Read More

57 percent say Trump more responsible for economy than Biden: Poll

A new poll from Quinnipiac University found that a majority of respondents believe President Trump is more responsible for the state of the economy than former President Biden. The poll, released ... Read More

The 2025 U.S. economy was a tale of resilience vs. affordability

The U.S. economy was buffeted by waves of stormy factors in 2025 including erratic trade policy changes, pesky inflationary pressures and a jobs market that has been mostly in decline for the past 12 ... Read More

Trump tells voters the economy is great. It didn't work for Biden.

Presidents historically misjudge public perception about the economy and ignore voter's frustration at their own peril, experts say. Read More

Trump team scrambles to fix sputtering economic pitch as Dems lean in to 'affordability' attacks

The Trump administration is facing a crisis over its economic messaging as Democrats increasingly, and effectively, lean into their message of "affordability" that helped deliver a series of election ... Read More

Trump struggles to find his economic messaging amid voter skepticism

Nearly a year into his second term, President Trump is facing growing skepticism as Americans feel persistent cost-of-living pressures despite his efforts to defend the strength of the economy. Read More

Trump insists prices are ‘coming down,’ blames Biden — but voters say they’re still getting squeezed

President Donald Trump declared the U.S. economy is strong and holds an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" grade under his leadership despite inheriting a "mess" from the Biden administration. "The word ... Read More