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How the economy looks to American families
In his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, President Trump said, "This is a golden age of America," and made claims about a number of economic factors impacting families, such as prices, jobs, and the cost of health care.
Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with Justin Wolfers, professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan.
This segment aired on February 25, 2026.