Republicans flip on economy while majority of Americans believe it's getting worse

The majority of Americans believe the economy is getting worse rather than better, even as Republican views on the nation's finances have performed a dramatic backflip since Donald Trump's re-election, according to an exclusive poll conducted for The Guardian. One month into Trump's second presidency, a Harris poll found that 51% of Americans now believe that the US economy is worsening, while just 20% said it was improving and 29% said it was the same. The poll, conducted this month, presents a worrying picture for Trump's administration but also highlights the strength of his support and how his election has…