Trump's “Liberation Day” Headache

Voters are worried about the economy, giving mixed signals for Trump’s support.

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Anthony Constantini
May 02, 2025

_WHAT’S HAPPENING_

President Donald Trump declared April 2 “Liberation Day,” and fired the opening salvo of an economic war on the world. Since then, the economy has gone through a roller coaster of ups and (mostly) downs — and so has Trump’s economic approval rating.

One poll asked respondents to name Trump’s biggest mistake thus far. The overwhelming answer? “Tariffs.”

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