In private, some Republicans worry after Trump’s primetime economy speech that changing voter perceptions may be a slog.

Lawmakers, commentators and financial experts express optimism about 2026 economy, citing declining gas prices and increased energy production.

The president gave a televised speech that featured repeated criticism of Democrats and his predecessor, Joseph R. Biden Jr., along with boasts about gains that many Americans have said they are not experiencing.

Trump broke little new ground, restating messages his White House has been pushing for months: that economic problems can be blamed on Joe Biden, and that his second term has been a massive success.

Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer joins 'America Reports' reacting to a rallying market following President Donald Trump's claims that prices are going down and assessing how tariffs and tax cuts will impact the economy in 2026.

Mixing misleading claims with repeated attacks, President Trump promised relief for Americans but said he needed time to deliver it.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday told Americans that Democrats are the primary cause of their economic problems during a 17-minute address that was billed as an economic message but sounded far more like a campaign stump speech.