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President Donald Trump on Thursday argued that national polling fails to reflect what he described as major economic gains under his administration, asserting that he inherited severe problems from President Joe Biden.
“I inherited a MESS from the Biden Administration — The Worst Inflation in History, and the Highest Prices our Country has ever seen,” the president wrote on Truth Social. “In other words, Affordability, just 13 months ago, was a DISASTER for the American People, but now, it’s totally different!”
Trump said key indicators show improvement since his return to the White House this year.
“Prices are coming down FAST, Energy, Oil and Gasoline, are hitting five year lows, and the Stock Market today just hit an All Time High. Tariffs are bringing in Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and we are respected as a Nation again,” he posted.
“When will I get credit for having created, with No Inflation, perhaps the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country? When will people understand what is happening? When will Polls reflect the Greatness of America at this point in time, and how bad it was just one year ago?” the president asked.
Economic analysts have debated President Trump’s claims about price trends and the impact of tariffs, which many experts say raise revenue but can also increase costs for consumers and businesses. Federal data shows that while inflation cooled from its 2022 peak under Biden, prices for many goods remained above pre-pandemic levels when President Trump took office in January 2025.
Despite Trump’s criticism of polling, his approval rating has remained steady in public surveys. The RealClearPolitics average on Thursday showed 43.7 percent of Americans approving of his job performance, while 53.3 percent disapproved.
The president has frequently argued that polls underestimate his support, pointing to what he calls strong economic momentum, a rising stock market and renewed international respect. Political observers note that economic perceptions can lag behind data, especially when households continue to feel the effects of long-term price increases.
President Trump has made economic messaging a central focus as he pushes his legislative agenda and prepares for the 2026 midterms, where he intends to “put Trump on the ballot” in an effort to help Republicans keep control of the House and Senate.
