Trump Admits He Failed to Sell His Economic Record

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that he performed “very badly” in explaining his economic record to the public, as sharply rising gasoline prices weigh on his popularity.

The admission comes ahead of midterm elections scheduled for November, with fuel costs adding to the political pressure on the president.

Trump’s remarks focused on his failure to communicate his economic record, rather than an acknowledgment that the record itself had fallen short.

The distinction underscores the challenge facing him before the vote: winning public support for his economic performance while Americans face higher prices at the pump.