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Americans feel worse than ever, a consumer survey shows. The White House says that’s bunk. Who’s right?

MarketWatch · May 26, 2026, 6:48 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Are Americans really feeling worse than ever about their financial well-being? A long-running survey of consumers suggests the answer is yes, drawing a sharp rebuke President Trump’s right-hand man on the economy.

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Americans feel worse than ever, a consumer survey shows. The White House says that’s bunk. Who’s right?

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