"The roaring economy is roaring like never before, he said. 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."
"Just 39% of U.S. adults approved of Trump's handling of the economy in February, according to AP-NORC polling. Still, the president focused much of the first hour of his speech on the economy, something Republicans had urged him to do as they head into the midterm elections."
"In addition to the hockey team, he singled out war heroes and those who had taken brave stands in other countries, using the moment to bestow numerous presidential medals in an effort to give the address a more positive gloss. It underscored the president's media savvy and understanding that even if a moment isn't appreciated completely in real time, it can have an afterlife in the days following speech."
President Trump delivered a State of the Union address emphasizing economic achievements, repeatedly claiming the economy is thriving and citing lower gasoline, mortgage, and prescription drug costs alongside rising stock markets. However, this optimistic portrayal conflicts sharply with public sentiment, as only 39% of Americans approved of Trump's economic handling in February polling. Trump also incorporated patriotic elements by honoring Olympic athletes and war heroes with presidential medals, demonstrating media awareness of how such moments resonate beyond the immediate speech. The address shifted between positive economic messaging and critical attacks on Democrats, with Republicans encouraging focus on economic themes ahead of midterm elections.
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