Responses

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No simple yes/no answer exists; it depends on the metrics, time frame, demographics, and priorities. "Improving lives" is subjective—covering economy/cost of living, jobs/wages, safety, healthcare, immigration, opportunity, and more. As of mid-to-late 2026 (roughly 20+ months into Trump’s second term), objective data and public opinion show a mixed-to-negative picture on many core "kitchen table"