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Trump’s Fraud Speech Omits Economy, Poll Shows Democrats Leading

7/19/2026

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President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time speech on alleged election fraud.
The broadcast omitted any mention of rising gas prices or inflation.
A Washington Post-Ipsos poll conducted July 8-13 recorded Trump’s approval at 37 % and showed Democrats ahead of Republicans 48 % to 45 % nationally.
Among voters certain to vote, Democrats led 53 % to 45 %.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time speech on alleged election fraud.
The broadcast omitted any mention of rising gas prices or inflation.
A Washington Post-Ipsos poll conducted July 8-13 recorded Trump’s approval at 37 % and showed Democrats ahead of Republicans 48 % to 45 % nationally.
Among voters certain to vote, Democrats led 53 % to 45 %.