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

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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...