Results: 5 ways Trump has shaped the economy in 6 months
Published on 08/18/2025
President Trump sailed into the White House last year on confidence in his ability to handle the economy following a 40-year high in inflation and deep-seated financial frustration among voters.
Here are the big economic hallmarks of the first six months of his second term, spanning taxes, tariffs, deficits, markets, and the dollar — and how they could affect regular Americans. https://thehill.com/business/5418770-5-ways-trump-has-shaped-the-economy-in-6-months/

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Do you have more money in your bank acct. since Trump became president?

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Have you shop for more store brand food, since Trump became president? Yes
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Have you been going to food pantry to get food to eat? Yes
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Are you having trouble paying your bills now? Yes
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Do you agree the rich are the ones getting a big tax break? Yes
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Do you think Obama or Biden did criminal things when they were presidents?

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