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Golden age? Americans doubt Trump's claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters

Golden age? Americans doubt Trump's claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters

Golden age? Americans doubt Trump's claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters

February 27, 2026 at 11:06 AM Original source
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Golden age? Americans doubt Trump's claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
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