Donald Trump's first term benefited from favorable economic conditions; however, underlying issues such as stagnant wages for non-college-educated men reveal fundamental economic weaknesses.
The overall prosperity in America is increasingly concentrated among the wealthy and corporate shareholders, leaving many, particularly young and undervalued workers, feeling economically disenfranchised.
Despite nominal earnings increases for all Americans, men's median earnings with only a high school education have drastically decreased, highlighting a troubling trend in job market dynamics.
The American dream increasingly feels out of reach for many, especially white, working-class men, whose economic struggles may have contributed to shifts in political sentiment during recent elections.
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