RD2WINAGNBEAR86 said:
Assassin said:
RD2WINAGNBEAR86 said:
I am all in for DeSantis. The wife and I voted for him in the 2024 Primary. Not gonna vote for anyone attached to the hip of Trump. Dealbreaker for me. This includes Vance and Rubio. Evil flourishes when good men (and women) do nothing.
You're gonna have a long time to get fulfilled I think. Vance or Rubio will win the next election, quite easily too. And carry on the 'Great Change' that Trump started. The next six years are gonna be fun for Republicans. Get on board!
There are two very different perceptions of the state of the U.S. economy. The economy through the eyes of the Trump Administration and the economy through the eyes of the American people. The difference between the two is YUGE as Donald Trump used to say. Huge disconnect. Hopefully Trump learns an old lesson from France's Marie Antoinette! I am not confident he will.
As of May 2026, the U.S. economy shows significant strength with a surging labor market, adding 115,000 jobs in April and maintaining a 4.3% unemployment rate. Driven by manufacturing investments and AI, Q1 2026 GDP grew at an annual rate of 2.0%, rebounding from a slow end to 2025. [url=https://www.bea.gov/][/url]
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov) +3
Key Economic Indicators (May 2026)- Job Growth: Private sector job gains have exceeded expectations for two consecutive months, with manufacturing expanding.
- Unemployment: The unemployment rate remains steady at 4.3%, representing a resilient labor market, according to data from PBS NewsHour.
- GDP Growth: The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports real GDP increased at a 2.0% annual rate in Q1 2026, with strong contributions from investment and consumer spending
. - Inflation & Wages: Annual wage growth was 3.6%, while core inflation hit 3.2% in March, notes CNBC.
Current Economic Trends- Manufacturing Surge: Investments in advanced manufacturing and data centers have propelled factory employment, per White House figures.
- Market Performance: U.S. stock markets have hit record levels, with 10% gains in April alone, says PBS NewsHour.
- Policy Impacts: The current administration has focused on reducing the federal workforce and increasing tariffs, including a 25% tariff on EU cars, reports BBC News.
- Challenges: Ongoing global conflicts and energy prices contribute to uncertainty, and labor force participation has shown signs of contracting, according to PBS NewsHour and CNBC.