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Trump touts 'greatest economy we've ever had' despite Americans' economic struggles
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August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026
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8:14Now PlayingPresident Trump is continuing to dismiss troubling economic news and the anxiety that so many Americans are feeling right now, with just 87 days until the midterms. The new monthly employment report revealed a dramatic slowdown in the jobs market as Americans continue to struggle with a housing shortage and the high cost of groceries and gasoline. Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter for the Wall Street Journal, and MS NOW Political Analyst Kimberly Atkins-Stohr join us to discuss.
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