Economics

In Warning Sign for Trump, Independents Lose Confidence in the Economy

Republicans and independents both reported sharp drops
Numbers are a warning sign for Trump’s re-election bid

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.Photographer: Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg

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By Gregory Korte and Ryan Haar

August 16, 2019 at 4:05 PM UTC

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Republicans and independents are losing faith in the economy at the steepest rates of Donald Trump’s presidency, signaling more trouble for his efforts to make economic growth a centerpiece of his re-election campaign.