Americans Skeptical of Trump’s “Booming Economy” Claims Ahead of Midterms, Poll Shows

As President Donald Trump hails a so-called “golden age” for the U.S. economy, most Americans remain unconvinced, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds. The survey underscores growing skepticism about Trump’s economic claims just months before the crucial midterm elections. During his State of the Union address, Trump declared, “This is the golden age of America. The…

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Dozens of Democrats Skip Trump’s State of the Union for “People’s State of the Union”

Around 30 Democratic lawmakers chose to skip President Donald Trump’s annual State of the Union address on Tuesday, instead attending a counter-event dubbed the “People’s State of the Union” on the National Mall. Senator Chris Murphy, addressing a crowd gathered in front of the US Capitol, criticized the president, saying, “He makes a mockery of…

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