Americans Are Losing Confidence — and Republicans Are Losing their Story

So much for the 'booming Trump economy.'

Oct 16, 2025

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*President Donald Trump signs proclamations and Executive Orders in Washington, D.C., Thursday, September 25, 2025, in the Oval Office. | Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian via Flickr*

The latest Economist/YouGov polling paints a grim picture of where Americans stand: 57% say the economy is getting worse.

The most striking shift is among Repub…

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A guest post by

Andrew Wilson

Wilson is the Political Director at the Lincoln Project, where he he leads political strategy and survey research He works to translate data into messaging and strategy that shapes the organization's broader political operations.