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Trump Struggles to Sell Voters on the Economy

Bloomberg Markets Sunday 01 November 2026, 15:39 UTC 1 min read
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Bloomberg News Senior Executive Editor Wes Kosova tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump is struggling to convince voters the economy is strong as higher fuel prices and affordability concerns weigh on his support, including among Republicans. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Lisa Mateo, Kosova says Trump’s last-minute promises of financial relief may have limited power to change voters’ perceptions, while the prolonged Iran war adds uncertainty over when energy prices...

Bloomberg News Senior Executive Editor Wes Kosova tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump is struggling to convince voters the economy is strong as higher fuel prices and affordability concerns weigh on his support, including among Republicans. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Lisa Mateo, Kosova says Trump’s last-minute promises of financial relief may have limited power to change voters’ perceptions, while the prolonged Iran war adds uncertainty over when energy prices could ease. (Source: Bloomberg)
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