Polling expert Patrick Allocco told Newsmax on Monday that media claims President Donald Trump caused a "affordability crisis" is nonsense.
Allocco told "Rob Finnerty" that selective polling and media coverage have created a "false narrative" about Trump's policies and the economy.
Allocco said the Trump economy "is on fire right now . . . he has a great economy right now."
He pointed to what he described an economy with unemployment at 4.4%, jobless claims falling, the stock market hitting 40 all-time highs this year, and wages rising 1.5% faster than inflation.
Allocco also cited an estimated $18 trillion in domestic and foreign capital flowing into the country, which he said is "propelling the economy going forward."
Allocco argued that although the shutdown placed Americans in a negative frame of mind.
Instead, he said Republicans should seize on the affordability debate and make the case directly to independent voters that they are benefiting from the economy's momentum.
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Allocco said he believes the disconnect between economic data and public sentiment will be resolved sooner rather than later.
Allocco said current affordability pressures evolved during the Biden administration.
"It's certainly in healthcare," he said. "It's driven up costs because undocumented illegals are going out there right now. And where are they going? To the doctors. They're going to the costliest door, which is the emergency room.
"It's driven up healthcare. It's driven up housing because it's created a demand in certain markets, key markets for more housing, which drives up the prices, and also on school districts and property taxes. It's driven up that. So, it has definitely impacted affordability."
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