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Trump Claims “Greatest Economy Ever” Amid Low Approval

8/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump told a Las Vegas rally the economy is the greatest ever.
He promoted local candidates for the November midterms and called weak poll numbers fake.
Surveys released Sunday showed 32 percent approve his economic handling while voters now trust Democrats more than Republicans.
In a Monday Truth Social post, Trump cited tax cuts, record jobs, foreign investment and border security as proof.

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U.S. President Donald Trump told a Las Vegas rally the economy is the greatest ever.
He promoted local candidates for the November midterms and called weak poll numbers fake.
Surveys released Sunday showed 32 percent approve his economic handling while voters now trust Democrats more than Republicans.
In a Monday Truth Social post, Trump cited tax cuts, record jobs, foreign investment and border security as proof.