Here’s the mind-bending contradiction keeping Americans up at night: the legacy press insists the economy is struggling, approval polls paint a dismal picture, yet retirement accounts are reaching heights that would have seemed impossible just months ago. This infuriating disconnect between media narrative and financial reality has become so stark that it’s forcing everyday Americans to question which source they should trust—the pollsters who claim economic dissatisfaction is rampant, or their own investment statements showing unprecedented gains.
The credibility gap has reached a breaking point. Legacy outlets push doom-and-gloom economic coverage while completely ignoring the historic milestones being achieved on Wall Street. (Spoiler alert: they know exactly what they’re doing.) It’s a classic case of narrative over numbers, agenda over accuracy.
From ‘Daily Wire’:
“STOCK MARKET JUST HIT AN ALL-TIME HIGH!!! When will the Fake Polls show that I am doing a great job on the Economy, and much more??? Thank you!” Trump said.
According to recent polls, Trump is losing the approval of many Americans on his handling of the economy. The president’s approval rating on the economy has fallen to 31%, according to a survey the Associated Press released on Thursday.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to an astounding 48,661.94 Thursday morning—an all-time high that directly benefits millions of American retirees and workers with 401(k) accounts. This isn’t just a number on a screen. It’s real wealth creation for ordinary Americans who’ve watched their retirement savings absolutely flourish under President Trump’s economic policies. We’re talking tens of thousands more in your nest egg.
Yet somehow, the Associated Press wants us to believe only 31% of Americans approve of Trump’s economic handling. Gallup claims it’s a pathetic 36%. Really? These polling outfits expect Americans to ignore their swelling portfolios while believing that two-thirds of the country disapproves of the very policies making them richer by the day. The math doesn’t just fail to add up—it’s laughable.
Democrats’ Affordability Hoax
President Trump exposed the Democrats’ latest deception during his Pennsylvania rally this week, calling out their manipulative “affordability” messaging for what it truly is—a hoax cooked up to manufacture economic anxiety where none should exist. “They say, ‘Affordability,’ and everyone says, ‘Oh, that must mean Trump has high prices.’ No, our prices are coming down tremendously,” the president declared.
Think about it. With inflation holding steady at just 3% and gas prices dropping nationwide, the Democrats’ doom narrative crumbles under the slightest scrutiny. They’re desperately trying to convince Americans they’re suffering economically while those same Americans watch their net worth climb to record levels. (Nice try, but we can read our bank statements.) It’s gaslighting on a national scale, and they’re not even good at it.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The stakes couldn’t be higher as we approach the 2026 midterms. Trump’s economic agenda—including strategic tariffs, the “Big, Beautiful Bill” tax cuts, and pressure on the Federal Reserve for lower interest rates—has delivered tangible results despite relentless media opposition. Every single day.
Democrats know they can’t run against actual prosperity. So what do they do? They manufacture an “affordability crisis” that exists only in their talking points and press releases. The Supreme Court’s pending decision on Trump’s tariff authority could impact certain grocery prices, but the overall trajectory remains undeniable: American economic strength is surging, whether the pollsters admit it or not.
The question for voters becomes remarkably simple. Will you trust the pollsters who’ve been wrong time and again, or will you trust your own financial statements? When the legacy media tells you the economy is failing while your retirement account hits record highs, perhaps it’s time to acknowledge who’s really peddling “fake news.” Your prosperity doesn’t lie—but those approval polls certainly do. And deep down, every American checking their 401(k) balance knows it.
Key Takeaways
- The Dow hit an all-time high of 48,661.94 while polls claim only 31% approve of Trump’s economy
- Democrats push “affordability crisis” messaging despite falling gas prices and 3% inflation
- Your rising 401(k) balance tells the truth that biased pollsters won’t
- Media credibility crumbles when financial statements contradict their doom narratives
Sources: Daily Wire
