As President Donald Trump enters the second year of his historic second term, he's facing a curious conundrum: the economy is booming, but many voters remain unconvinced. According to veteran columnist Liz Peek of Fox News, Trump's economic agenda has delivered "historic gains" - but conservatives should be "worried" about winning over a skeptical public.
The Numbers Tell a Powerful Story
The data certainly paints a rosy picture for Trump's economy. As Fox Business reports, median family incomes are up by $1,200 this year after adjusting for inflation. Wealth has risen substantially, with 160 million Americans seeing gains in their retirement savings thanks to a booming stock market. Unemployment remains at record lows, and the GDP grew at a healthy 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025.
Selling the "Trump Boom"
What this really means is that the fundamentals of the economy are incredibly strong - perhaps stronger than they've been in decades. The bigger picture here is that Trump has managed to engineer a remarkable turnaround after the disruptions of the pandemic and the Biden administration's policies. As economist Stephen Moore tells Fox News, there's a clear "disconnect" between the "perception" and the "reality" of Trump's economic success.
Winning Over Skeptical Voters
The challenge now for Trump is to convince the American people that this economic renaissance is real and sustainable. As Fox News reports, the former president is embarking on a campaign tour to tout his economic record and rally support ahead of the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections. Convincing skeptical voters may be his biggest hurdle yet - but if anyone can do it, it's the master salesman himself, Donald Trump.