Yes, America, it's true; Donald Trump doesn't give a shit about us

 

Headline and table:  Strength in Numbers, 1/18/2026

G. Elliott Morris reports:

A CNN poll released this week finds that 58% of Americans say Trump’s first year back in office has been a failure. It also finds a majority thinks he’s focused on the wrong issues, and over 60% say he’s not focused enough on the cost of living. 

CNN reports that when people are asked to identify the country’s top problem today, Americans pick the economy by a nearly two-to-one margin over any other topic. And 64% say Trump has not done enough to reduce the cost of everyday goods. Just 36% say the president has the right priorities — down from 45% near the start of his term, and rivaling Joe Biden’s worst numbers during his term. Only one-third believe Trump cares about people like them, a new record low for the president.

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