- National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett asserted the U.S. economy is in "amazing" shape, despite a new CNN/SSRS poll indicating widespread public anxiety.
- The poll found 77 percent of Americans believe the nation's financial health is poor, with 70 percent disapproving of Donald Trump's handling of the economy.
- Additionally, 65 percent of respondents felt Trump had worsened economic conditions since taking office, while 73 percent were unhappy with his inflation policies and 79 percent with gas prices.
- Hassett dismissed the poll's findings, citing low unemployment, decreasing inflation, strong growth, and high consumer spending as evidence of an optimistic economy.
- Public dissatisfaction over the economy has contributed to Trump's low approval ratings, with recent polls placing him at 32-33 percent.
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