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It’s Pretty Simple, Stupid

September 5, 2025 · 2:51 pm ET · Leave a Comment

Perceptions of the economy soared when Donald Trump was sworn in as president in 2017.

The image of a successful businessman — built over years as a reality television star — gave many Americans confidence he understood the economy better than the politicians.

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