Economy

The Biggest Threat to the 2026 Economy Is Still Donald Trump

December 22, 2025

The economy's trajectory leading into the 2026 midterm elections remains uncertain, with Donald Trump asserting that a significant economic boom is imminent. However, many voters perceive him as out of touch, and current economic conditions appear to favor the Democrats amidst ongoing affordability concerns.

The Biggest Threat to the 2026 Economy Is Still Donald Trump

Credit: Many analysts are predicting an election-year upturn, but they aren’t accounting for the President’s ability to cause more chaos.ByJohn CassidyDecember 22, 2025

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Donald Trump claims the economy is poised for an unprecedented boom.
Voter perception of Trump is that he is out of touch with economic realities.
Current economic conditions seem to favor the Democrats ahead of the 2026 elections.
Ongoing affordability concerns persist despite optimistic forecasts.

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The Biggest Threat to the 2026 Economy Is Still Donald Trump

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The Biggest Threat to the 2026 Economy Is Still Donald Trump

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