Trump Declares Affordability Crisis Fixed Amid Public Skepticism

President Donald Trump, in a Super Bowl interview and subsequent appearances in early 2026, claimed he 'fixed' the affordability crisis, a claim critics and polls dispute. A Feb. 2026 YouGov poll found 53% of Americans say the economy is getting worse, 79% report food prices rose, and 72% report higher housing costs. Democrats plan to use these perceptions in messaging ahead of the November midterms.