More Americans say they're feeling squeezed financially.
Nearly seven in ten U.S. adults say the economy is in poor shape, according to a new poll out Thursday. That's similar to views from President Biden's last year in office.
And just 31% approve of how President Trump is handling the economy, which is down from 40% in March.
"We have the strongest economy," President Trump said. "The economy is roaring. I think the economy's only going to get better."
The president has continued to tout his work on the economy, and the White House has put a new focus on affordability.
"People are really concerned about affordability, specifically things like housing, groceries, and energy costs," said economist Abby Hall.
Each of those categories are costing Americans more compared to a year ago,

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