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Is Donald Trump improving the US government?
Short answer: It depends what you mean by “improving.” Here’s a concise, evidence‑based snapshot as of October 17, 2026.
Areas supporters point to as improvement
- Macroeconomy: Real GDP grew at a 2.2% annual rate in 2026 Q2; unemployment was 4.2% in September; inflation ran 3.7% year‑over‑year in September. That’s moderate growth with low‑to‑mid single‑digit inflation. ([bea.gov](https://www.bea