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Trump's Economic Claims Mocked Amid Rising Disapproval

12/12/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced mockery from late-night hosts over his upbeat economic claims.
Seth Meyers noted he gave the economy an 'A+++++' while 62% of Americans blame him.
Jimmy Kimmel mocked the dolls-and-pencils remark as absurd amid rising costs.
Stephen Colbert noted that 76% view the economy negatively and that Trump's disapproval stands at 61%.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced mockery from late-night hosts over his upbeat economic claims.
Seth Meyers noted he gave the economy an 'A+++++' while 62% of Americans blame him.
Jimmy Kimmel mocked the dolls-and-pencils remark as absurd amid rising costs.
Stephen Colbert noted that 76% view the economy negatively and that Trump's disapproval stands at 61%.