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Trump's ‘Golden Age’ Pitch Meets Affordability Frustration

Bloomberg Markets Saturday 15 August 2026, 13:00 UTC 1 min read
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President Donald Trump is touting a “golden age” for the US economy, but Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Catherine Lucey is on Bloomberg This Weekend and says persistent concerns over gas, food and housing costs are complicating that message ahead of the midterms. Lucey explains to hosts Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar that Republicans in competitive races face a difficult balance between embracing Trump’s economic record and addressing voters who remain frustrated about affordability...

President Donald Trump is touting a “golden age” for the US economy, but Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Catherine Lucey is on Bloomberg This Weekend and says persistent concerns over gas, food and housing costs are complicating that message ahead of the midterms. Lucey explains to hosts Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar that Republicans in competitive races face a difficult balance between embracing Trump’s economic record and addressing voters who remain frustrated about affordability and the economic fallout from the Iran war. (Source: Bloomberg)
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