Whether Trump can rebuild public confidence — or whether these frustrations will fuel a political backlash in next year’s elections — remains to be seen.
For now, the polls are clear: many Americans believe the challenges facing the nation go far beyond politics.
And while the president continues to declare victory from the Oval Office, the public mood tells a different story — one defined by uncertainty, division, and the quiet question echoing across the country: are we really better off than we were before?