Public Skepticism Grows Around Trump's Ability to Lower Everyday Costs as He Begins Second Term

A recent poll reveals low confidence among U.S. adults in President-elect Trump's ability to address inflation and reduce costs for everyday essentials.

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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, a new AP-NORC poll shows low confidence among Americans regarding his ability to lower costs for groceries, housing, and healthcare. Although he won the election with promises of economic relief, only 21% are extremely or very confident in his ability to reduce food prices, while confidence in reducing housing and health care costs is even lower. Many voters are skeptical despite a significant portion of Republicans believing in his presidency. Trump's administration will face high expectations amid economic challenges.

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Many U.S. adults are skeptical of Trump's ability to lower everyday expenses like groceries and healthcare, with only about 2 in 10 having strong confidence in his promises.
Despite Trump's campaign pledges to reduce prices, a significant portion of his supporters is doubtful about his ability to make progress on economic issues.
Democrats' fears about Trump's presidency have lessened slightly, but most still expect him to be a poor president in his second term.

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The survey underscores a significant lack of confidence among Americans in President-elect Trump’s ability to effectively reduce costs across critical areas like food, housing, and health care during his upcoming term.
Just 2 in 10 confident Trump can lower costs in first year: Survey
The Hill
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Despite Trump's repeated pledges to lower grocery prices, public confidence in his ability to deliver is alarmingly low, with many voters now doubting that he can fulfill a promise on which his presidency was largely built.
Trump ran on promise to lower grocery prices — few Americans now believe he will
AlterNet
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As Trump takes office, many Americans do not anticipate that he will be able to immediately bring costs down, reflecting a cautious and skeptical outlook even among some of his supporters.
Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows
PBS NewsHour
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