This is from the much maligned (on here) 23 Nobel Prize-winning economists pre-election letter:

(Trump's) policies, including high tariffs even on goods from our friends and allies and regressive tax cuts for corporations and individuals, will lead to higher prices, larger deficits, and greater inequality.

Among the most important determinants of economic success are the rule of law and
economic and political certainty, and Trump threatens all of these.

https://business.columbia.edu/sites/default/files-efs/imce-uploads/Joseph_Stiglitz/23%20Nobel%20Economists%20letter.pdf

2 hours ago, hotsun said:

Serious question. The guy inherits the country from the worst US president in history who intentionally sabotaged americans. Trump fulfills his campaign promises in the first three months. Closed the border, easy job. Getting the illegals out that are already in, not easy but clear its happening because the pressure is mounting on them to commit crimes before theyre deported. Inflation down, eggs not insane prices anymore. Does anyone here think they could do a better job? Is anyone in the world a better fit for the position? Seems everyone here would rather the US turn into the UK

There is a very simple answer to your question that even you will be able to understand. In so called democratic elections, the peoples voice determine a persons approval rating. As we clearly can see, the general population does not share your values, because they see the whole picture. That´s the simple answer to you question, and at the same time answer to why the approval rating is where it is....

To put it simply folks are finally catching on they are starting to see through the fake Fox News bs.The  clown car cabinet the economic incompetence nay malfeasance would be better. the betrayal of the oath of office and the constitution.the absolute betrayal of Ukraine and the groveling to the enemy.the betrayal of our allies the blatant corruption.the inability to work within the law and constitution.heck take your pick!

It'll be 80% disapproval after people start seeing the rapid price inflation that is happening now thanks to the inane tariff experiments:

 

"Meanwhile, a Target worker uploaded a snap of them replacing the $9.99 tag on a six-foot phone charging cable with a new tag for $17.99, jacking up its price by 80 per cent.

 

Other examples reported by Business Insider and Buzzfeed News, posted by both workers and customers, showed a dinosaur toy rising 38 percent from $39.92 to $55; a fishing reel jumping 45 percent from $57.37 to $83.26; a tablet computer climbing 23 percent from $79 to $97; and a roll of tape more than doubling from $4.24 to $9.94."

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/walmart-target-tariffs-price-rises-b2762397.html

 

I guess China forgot that the Insane Clown Posse said China would be paying the tariffs.

 

 

2 hours ago, hotsun said:

Serious question. The guy inherits the country from the worst US president in history who intentionally sabotaged americans. Trump fulfills his campaign promises in the first three months. Closed the border, easy job. Getting the illegals out that are already in, not easy but clear its happening because the pressure is mounting on them to commit crimes before theyre deported. Inflation down, eggs not insane prices anymore. Does anyone here think they could do a better job? Is anyone in the world a better fit for the position? Seems everyone here would rather the US turn into the UK

 

2 hours ago, cdemundo said:

Imagine if he had kept his promise to end the war in Ukraine on day one.

He would probably have his 80% popularity.

But he talks big and delivers small to medium.

 

 

The man is the Donald.

59 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

A blatant lie.  This is the AI answer, if you want some more detail, Ill get it for the Forum when you retract your lie.

" May 2025, The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index saw a notable increase, rising 12.3 points to 98.0. This marked the largest monthly increase in over four years and the first monthly rise since November. The index's rise was attributed to improved consumer expectations, particularly regarding business conditions, employment prospects, and future income."

There was a rebound in May, but it's still quite low... 🙂

https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence

3 minutes ago, candide said:

There was a rebound in May, but it's still quite low...

Got it, its going up, just not enough LOL

 

Do you think Trump has done a good job closing the border?

 

 

3 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Got it, its going up, just not enough LOL

 

Do you think Trump has done a good job closing the border?

 

 

It's lower than under Biden last year. 🤣

 

6 minutes ago, candide said:

It's lower than under Biden last year. 🤣

 

Translation: Im not man enough to speak truth.

4 minutes ago, candide said:

It's lower than under Biden last year. 🤣

 

As it should be because part of Trump's campaign promises was to "stop the Ukraine/Russian war in 24 hours"......and he has failed miserably on that count.

 

Then of course he was going to stop the Israel/Gaza "war", and again he has failed miserably on this.

 

He has also alienated other trading partners by his "tariff war", even placing a tariff on an uninhabited island which is full of penguins – – just how dumb can he be (don't answer that as it's embarrassing).

 

It would seem that his mouth is not connected to his small brain in any way whatsoever, so it's only to be expected that he spouts absolute rubbish and nonsense

Among Republicans, his approval rating is 88%, as of last week.

 

 

Why isnt Trumps approval rating 80%?

 

One of the many reasons:

4 hours ago, hotsun said:

Serious question. The guy inherits the country from the worst US president in history who intentionally sabotaged americans. Trump fulfills his campaign promises in the first three months. Closed the border, easy job. Getting the illegals out that are already in, not easy but clear its happening because the pressure is mounting on them to commit crimes before theyre deported. Inflation down, eggs not insane prices anymore. Does anyone here think they could do a better job? Is anyone in the world a better fit for the position? Seems everyone here would rather the US turn into the UK

 

For a starter every time he opens his mouth he lies or misinforms. Has not achieved any of his claims to end conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, pandering to ME dictatorships etc.  Attacking US institutions without a plan to improve other than installing unqualified sycophants. Musk p356rygbjoff nearly everyone outside of MAGA world. To early to tell how the Administration will affect the economy in the mid terms.

5 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Translation: Im not man enough to speak truth.

Sorry to bother you with facts!

 

And the other indicator, the consumer sentiment is also significantly lower than under Biden last year! 🤣

https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_consumer_sentiment_index

4 hours ago, Woke to Sounds said:

All I knows is Trump hit a home run in Pittsburgh the other day with the US Steel fellas and my stocks/bonds portfolio is doing quite nicely.

 

Once Apple Inc.  and Levi Strauss move their manufacturing back to the States the mission will be completed.

 

 

Those $3900 iphones will sell like there is no tomorrow. 

 

This world is so full of delusion, manufacturing is not coming back to America anytime soon, and Trump is going to do the exact opposite of making America great again, he's diminishing America by the day. 

Leftwing activists in RED:

 

 

https://data4democracy.substack.com/p/the-96-rebellion-district-courts

4 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Those $3900 iphones will sell like there is no tomorrow. 

 

This world is so full of delusion, manufacturing is not coming back to America anytime soon, and Trump is going to do the exact opposite of making America great again, he's diminishing America by the day. 

and fentanyl too it seems....MAGA WINNING

 

 

 

42 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Got it, its going up, just not enough LOL

 

Do you think Trump has done a good job closing the border?

 

 

WAPO can't seem to figure it out.

 

 

 

President Trump Approval - Economy

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/approval/donald-trump/issues/economy

As long as the haters have (ABC) the View, there will be haters, AKA LOSERS.

 

 

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LOL....

How is Trump" lining his pockets", can you share the salient details AKA proof, evidence, corroboration?? You think he got paid off by China, Russia, Kaz like Biden and his crime family? Spell it out hater blue boy....lets see it. Did Trump become a raging retarded imbecile like Biden too? Only 1328 days of total pain, anguish and butt-hurt happiness for all you haters & losers. Then its time for the JD Vance show for 4 more years....lol

 

In the meantime.....how ya doin...

 

Ranting...

There is no doubt that he is using the presidency to enrich himself. He did it before and he'll do it again. Dodgy coins anyone? There's what you see on the surface and then there is what you don't see quite so easily. The private deals. Donations in kind. Kickbacks. 

Even if it were right in front of your face, you would gloss over it, such is your blind hatred.

7 minutes ago, JakeC said:

 

Ranting...

There is no doubt that he is using the presidency to enrich himself. He did it before and he'll do it again. Dodgy coins anyone? There's what you see on the surface and then there is what you don't see quite so easily. The private deals. Donations in kind. Kickbacks. 

Even if it were right in front of your face, you would gloss over it, such is your blind hatred.

Worse than Bidens corruption and his crime family payments from US adversaries? LOl...RRRIIIGGGHHHTTTTTT!

7 minutes ago, illisdean said:

WAPO can't seem to figure it out.

 

 

Here's the full article which explains the possible reasons for it! It's better than just a propaganda tweet! 🤣

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/31/mexico-united-states-fentanyl-seizure-drop/

25 minutes ago, candide said:

Sorry to bother you with facts!

 

And the other indicator, the consumer sentiment is also significantly lower than under Biden last year! 🤣

https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_consumer_sentiment_index

You are sad LOL

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Worse than Bidens corruption and his crime family payments from US adversaries? LOl...RRRIIIGGGHHHTTTTTT!

 

Much worse. Open your eyes. Stop blindly following without intelligence. Seek and you will find. Or you can just pretend that he wouldn't ever do anything that is dodgy.

26 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Those $3900 iphones will sell like there is no tomorrow. 

 

This world is so full of delusion, manufacturing is not coming back to America anytime soon, and Trump is going to do the exact opposite of making America great again, he's diminishing America by the day. 

Copy and paste from CNBC

7 minutes ago, JakeC said:

 

Much worse. Open your eyes. Stop blindly following without intelligence. Seek and you will find. Or you can just pretend that he wouldn't ever do anything that is dodgy.

did Trump sell classified information to his 

 

7 minutes ago, JakeC said:

 

Much worse. Open your eyes. Stop blindly following without intelligence. Seek and you will find. Or you can just pretend that he wouldn't ever do anything that is dodgy.

Lol, who cares except butt-hurt losers like you.

 

Surely though, could it be as egregious as this? Or is/was Biden too mentally retarded to face indictment?

 

 

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/2916089/robert-hur-says-evidence-biden-kept-classified-documents-book-deal/

6 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

You are sad LOL

More sadness from me! 🤣

https://www.bea.gov/news/glance

4 hours ago, hotsun said:

Serious question. The guy inherits the country from the worst US president in history who intentionally sabotaged americans. Trump fulfills his campaign promises in the first three months. Closed the border, easy job. Getting the illegals out that are already in, not easy but clear its happening because the pressure is mounting on them to commit crimes before theyre deported. Inflation down, eggs not insane prices anymore. Does anyone here think they could do a better job? Is anyone in the world a better fit for the position? Seems everyone here would rather the US turn into the UK

 

There much evidence reporting that Biden (although now too old to continue) did a good job on many items.

 

Perhaps if:

- Trump stopped strongly insulting  other world leaders that might help.

- Trump didn't bring an elected popular South African country president into the oval office and bombard him with numerous blatant lies.

- And more ...