Donald Trump says the US economy is finally his as political stakes rise

Donald Trump says the US economy is finally his as political stakes rise

As Donald Trump says the US economy is finally his, voters remain skeptical amid persistent inflation and mixed economic signals. Donald Trump says the US economy is finally his. After months of signaling that it would take time for his administration to “own” the economic landscape, the president now argues that the country’s performance squarely reflects his leadership. The declaration, delivered with characteristic confidence, sets the stage for a defining political battle as he heads into a State of the Union address and, eventually, a midterm election cycle where economic credibility will be tested. Earlier in his second term, advisers close to Trump suggested that the administration would need up to a year before it could fully assume responsibility for economic outcomes. Policies take time to ripple through markets, job creation lags legislative changes, and inflationary pressures often reflect global forces beyond any president’s direct control. But on Super Bowl Sunday, Trump s…