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Jim Jordan Defends Trump’s Economy but Admits Costs Are ‘Tough’ for Middle-Class Families

Aug 17, 2026 · 07:15 AM ET· updated 2h ago
Jim Jordan Defends Trump’s Economy but Admits Costs Are ‘Tough’ for Middle-Class Families

Jim Jordan says the economy is improving but acknowledges higher costs are pressuring middle-class and working-class families.

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A politician says the economy is getting better, but he also agrees that families are paying more for things like food and gas, which is hard on their budgets. When leaders talk about both good and tough parts of the economy, it shows the real picture is mixed—some things improving, some things harder.

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