From the Politics Desk: Analyzing Gen Z’s views on Trump’s economic impact
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The latest NBC News Stay Tuned Poll indicates that Gen Z is strongly critical of President Trump’s handling of inflation, but more optimistic about their personal finances than older generations. Seven in 10 members of Gen Z disapprove of how Trump has dealt with inflation and the cost of living. Despite this, Gen Z was more likely than older generations to report improvements in their personal financial situation.
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In today’s edition, we examine new results from the NBC News Stay Tuned Poll, conducted by SurveyMonkey. We also take a look at two of President Trump’s major campaign pledges that remain unfulfilled as he nears his 100-day mark in office. If you want to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday, sign up here.
Gen Z’s verdict on Trump’s handling of the economy
The latest NBC News Stay Tuned Poll shows that while young Americans are critical of Trump’s handling of inflation, they remain more optimistic about their personal finances compared to older generations. A large number of adults across all generations identified inflation and rising living costs as key concerns. However, Gen Z shows the highest disapproval rating for Trump’s management of these economic issues. Check out more findings from the poll here.
Two big campaign promises Trump has yet to fulfill
Despite the fast pace of Trump’s second presidency, two major promises remain unaddressed: ending Russia’s war against Ukraine and combating inflation. While Trump has made significant efforts, these major endeavors remain unsolved, leading some to question his effectiveness in these key areas. Read more about these ongoing issues here and here.
Trump presidency highlights for today
- Trump is expected to sign an executive order targeting ActBlue, the leading Democratic fundraising platform.
- The administration is urging the Supreme Court to allow a ban on transgender military service members.
- A dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging Trump’s tariff agenda.
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