GOP advises Americans to accept economic hardship nationwide

Republican lawmakers are now telling Americans to accept higher prices due to tariffs as the economy worsens. They claim that some hardship is necessary for economic recovery, shifting from previous claims about tariffs not affecting consumers. The stock market has declined significantly, with the Dow Jones down over 7% in a month. GOP senators downplayed this drop, suggesting it was overdue and that the market's previous highs did not benefit average Americans. Polling shows that many Americans disapprove of Trump's economic management, with only 41% approving of his handling of the economy. Some voters express regret, noting that prices are rising instead of falling as promised.