Who needs some good news this week? Rick & Andrew Wilson are here to dig through the numbers and Trump isn’t going to like any of this.
1. Trump’s economic mystique is gone.
The “Teflon Don” myth has shattered. Polls show 52% think Trump is making the economy worse, only 30% say better. He’s now below Biden’s lowest numbers and drifting into Carter territory — what Rick called “a disastrous presidency.” The old myth of Trump the economic genius is breaking even among Republicans.
2. Inflation and everyday prices are killing him.
Trump’s net approval on inflation sits at –34, worse than Biden’s worst. Andrew drove it home: the same $16 cat litter box now costs $25. Voters don’t need spin when their groceries and health care cost more. As Rick put it, “Trump can spend almost everything, but he can’t spend that receipt at Amazon or Target.”
3. Republicans are losing motivation.
Trump still holds 88% GOP approval on the economy, but even 10% disapproval is devastating. With him off the ballot, Republican turnout risks collapse. A majority of Republicans now say the country is on the wrong track — a “change election” warning sign.
4. Epstein is political kryptonite.
Trump can’t outrun Epstein. The files linger, and every attempt to bury the story makes him look weak and desperate. “You can’t hide from the Epstein files,” Rick warned, calling it a weight Trump will carry through his presidency.
5. Weakness makes him more dangerous.
As his numbers collapse, Trump lashes out harder. His “strong leader” image has fallen from +25 at inauguration to just +1, with honesty ratings underwater. Rick compared him to Carter — only more vindictive. A desperate Trump, they cautioned, is also the most dangerous Trump.
Watch this week’s Behind the Numbers for the hidden truth behind the polls.
