President Trump Defends Economic Strategy Amid Iran War Concerns
President Donald Trump and his administration are promoting a message of economic resilience despite ongoing concerns related to the Iran war. Trump has emphasized the strength of the stock market and downplayed the impact of rising oil prices, suggesting that the economy is performing well. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supported this view, stating that the economy remains strong and that consumer spending is robust. However, public sentiment appears to contradict these claims, with polls indicating widespread pessimism about economic conditions. The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index has reached a record low, and a CNN poll shows that a majority of Americans believe the economy is poor and that Trump has worsened economic conditions. 
