Voters are frustrated, but the economy tells a different story: real median family income is up, jobs are plentiful, the deficit is falling, and inflation is cooling.

Voters are frustrated, but the economy tells a different story: real median family income is up, jobs are plentiful, the deficit is falling, and inflation is cooling.

Perception and reality are set to converge in the next 6 months. pic.twitter.com/4lxVrlJBDU

— Stephen Moore (@StephenMoore) February 3, 2026