Trump today posted: “The American people elected me to deliver historic economic achievements. Now I have a new responsibility: to report on our remarkable progress, because the fake news media refuses to cover it.
S&P Global released its report this week indicating that U.S. business growth has reached its highest level in more than five years; if one excludes distortions caused by post-pandemic reopening, the record would extend even further back in time.
What does this mean? More orders, higher output, and more Americans securing jobs. Manufacturing is expanding, businesses are growing, and demand remains robust.
There is more good news: median real household income in the United States has hit an all-time high, while the poverty rate has fallen to its lowest level ever recorded. U.S. goods exports are projected to reach record levels by 2026, with tens of billions of dollars in new investment flowing into the country.
If any other president achieved such results, the media would be covering them extensively. Yet no one wants to credit me for these accomplishments. No one discusses these historic figures. Business continues to grow, incomes hit new highs, poverty reaches historic lows, and exports surge!
The fake news media and Democrats hate these reports. They despise these record-breaking numbers. They reject the truth—and the extraordinary success of our nation. Look at these figures—best in history! For the midterm elections, vote Republican and candidates aligned with Trump. We have already made America great again, and now we are moving toward a new era of greatness. It is my honor to serve as your president during such an exhilarating time.
— President Donald J. Trump
Commentary: This post by Trump carefully selects favorable economic data, attributes all growth to his leadership, and accuses mainstream media of deliberately suppressing positive developments. Underlying this narrative lies evident anxiety over the upcoming midterms. He knows that if Republicans lose control of Congress, he would become a “lame-duck president,” facing systematic obstruction of legislation, budgets, and appointments, rendering governance nearly impossible—and potentially exposing himself to impeachment proceedings.
Yet there remains a gap between abstract economic statistics and the lived experience of ordinary Americans. Rising prices, housing costs, and other financial pressures have left many citizens feeling little sense of prosperity despite the headline numbers. Moreover, the data itself is subject to debate and interpretation.
By casting Democrats and the media as adversaries, Trump deploys a familiar rhetorical strategy aimed at reinforcing his base and mobilizing turnout. This lengthy post reads less like an economic review and more like an urgent campaign appeal—one designed to preserve Republican control of Congress and prevent future political paralysis. But electoral outcomes remain highly uncertain. Economic indicators are just one factor influencing voter behavior, and it remains unclear whether they can sway undecided voters.
National polling shows Democrats holding a slight edge. However, the handful of pivotal swing districts remain tightly contested, with margins so narrow they could shift either way. At present, the race is extremely tight. Republicans retain a slim chance of maintaining their narrow majority—but the risk is substantial. This explains Trump’s urgency in releasing economic data to energize his supporters ahead of the vote.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1877453906688009/
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