Trump says he has done a 'bad job' explaining his economic record
SPY•Donald Trump said he has done a “very bad job” explaining his economic record as his approval rating sags and voters give him low marks for his management of the economy. US consumer confidence fell to a near 12½-year low in September, while Trump prepares a 32-day campaign blitz for Republican candidates.
1. Trump addresses economic record
Speaking at a White House Hispanic Heritage Month event, Trump said he had done a “very bad job” explaining what he called the country’s strong economic performance. He urged supporters to vote and said Republicans were “not getting the word out.”
2. Economic concerns and campaign
Voters have increasingly given Trump low marks for his management of the economy, which the article says has been affected by tariff policies and the Iran war’s effect on energy prices. The Conference Board said US consumer confidence fell to a near 12½-year low in September. Trump planned campaign stops in Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama and Ohio ahead of the November 3 elections.
