'Absolute fugazi!' Expert says Trump can't escape blame as Americans 'can't catch a break'
President Donald Trump can no longer escape blame over the declining economy, a data analyst said Thursday.
CNN's Harry Enten told anchor Brianna Keilar that criticizing former President Joe Biden for the high cost of living hasn't worked for Trump and pointed to recent polls that show growing dissatisfaction with the Trump administration.
"Americans at this point just don't feel like they can catch a break," Enten said. "Money consistently taken out of their pocket. It feels like the cost of living is going higher. And if those ACA subsidies are not, in fact, extended, that, of course, just adds to the cost burden. And this whole idea that Donald Trump and the Republicans can escape blame when costs climb ever higher is absolute fugazi! It's fantasy," Enten said.
"Why do I say that? Because just take a look here. More responsible for the current economy. The last administration, Joe Biden or the current one? Donald Trump, 62% say the buck stops in the White House with the Republican president, Donald Trump," Enten said.
With the Affordable Care Act subsidies slated to run out and no plan in sight to help people have affordable healthcare, Americans see Republicans in power and aren't fooled, which could be a boon for Democrats heading into the 2026 midterm elections, he added.
"Just a third say Joe Biden. So look, the ACA subsidies, the ACA as a whole, health care. This right now is an anchor on Republicans. And it's something I think Democrats will be able to use in 2026, especially as we head towards those midterm elections," Enten said.