Trump says the economy is resurging. Are voters buying it?

By Steve Inskeep

Published January 14, 2026 at 3:46 AM CST

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with pollster Margie Omero {oh-MARE-oh} about President Trump's record on the economy.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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