"The roaring economy is roaring like never before. He cheered the lower cost of gasoline, mortgage rates, prescription drug prices and the rising stock market: Millions and millions of Americans are all gaining. Such optimism, as so many Americans are feeling economic strains, risks painting Trump as out of touch."
"Much of the nation is worried about the direction of the economy, but Trump says the good times are here, insisting repeatedly that rising costs are no longer a problem. Just 39% of U.S. adults approved of Trump's handling of the economy in February, according to AP-NORC polling."
President Trump delivered a State of the Union address emphasizing economic optimism, highlighting lower gasoline prices, mortgage rates, prescription drug costs, and stock market gains. He repeatedly asserted that rising costs are no longer problematic and claimed millions of Americans are benefiting. However, this positive portrayal conflicts sharply with public sentiment, as Americans express significant anxiety about their financial situations and feel they haven't gained from Trump's policies. Only 39% of U.S. adults approved of Trump's economic handling in February according to AP-NORC polling. Republicans encouraged Trump to focus on the economy during the speech as the party prepares for midterm elections, yet his optimistic messaging risks appearing disconnected from widespread economic concerns.
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