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Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economy

Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economy

Summary

President Donald Trump described a strong economy during his State of the Union address. However, a report shows that Americans generally feel less positive about the economy.

Key Facts

  • President Trump gave a State of the Union address discussing the economy.
  • He claimed that the economy is booming with falling prices and more jobs.
  • A recent consumer confidence report suggests people feel uncertain about the economy.
  • The Conference Board released this report before Trump's speech.
  • The report states that confidence levels are low, similar to the COVID recession period.

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