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Trump Calls Economy ‘Opposite of Depression’ Amid $10.6T Pledges

6/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared the economy “the opposite of a depression” while presenting an executive order Monday.
Trump claimed $18-$19 trillion are flowing in, though the White House lists $10.6 trillion in foreign pledges.
Pew Research found an outlook, with 49% of Republicans more positive since Trump’s term began.
Joanne Hsu said the Consumer Sentiment Index fell in May and rose 9% in June.

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared the economy “the opposite of a depression” while presenting an executive order Monday.
Trump claimed $18-$19 trillion are flowing in, though the White House lists $10.6 trillion in foreign pledges.
Pew Research found an outlook, with 49% of Republicans more positive since Trump’s term began.
Joanne Hsu said the Consumer Sentiment Index fell in May and rose 9% in June.