On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

The Jackpod: Tired of winning yet?

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Nov 14, 2025
Jack Beatty, a news analyst known for his insightful take on current events, dives into the complexities of the U.S. economy and public perception of Trump. He challenges the notion of a 'golden age' and discusses the real economic issues behind declining consumer sentiment. Beatty explores inflation impacts, the consequences of Trump's policies on various income groups, and the paradox of low unemployment alongside questionable job quality. He also highlights the long-term costs of populism on economic growth and innovation.
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Golden Age Claim vs Voter Reality

  • Jack Beatty argues Trump's claim of a "golden age" economy clashes with voter sentiment showing dissatisfaction with cost of living.
  • Polls place Trump deeply underwater on economic approval and inflation handling.
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Record-Low Consumer Sentiment

  • University of Michigan consumer sentiment shows record-low views of current conditions since 1951.
  • Sentiment fell about 30% from January when Trump took office, signaling broad pessimism.
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Tariffs Driving Real Price Increases

  • Jack Beatty cites inflation components showing roughly 3% average increases under Trump.
  • He highlights Trump tariffs as a concrete policy raising retail prices nearly 5% per Tax Foundation.
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