This is the Wilmington Standard Daily Update for Thursday November 20, 2025.

According to a recent Fox News poll, 76% of Americans have a negative view on the economy.  That is worse than the 70% negative view that President Biden held at the end of his term. 

Trump supporters got addicted to the immediate successes of the president’s first few months in office.  He secured the border, stopped Iran’s nuclear development, ended woke policies in the military, and issued several other executive orders concerning other cultural issues that were just common sense.  Problem seen – problem fixed – almost right away.

There is no immediate answer to the present economy that does not include more government intervention.  Housing prices can be reduced – but only if the government dictates the terms.  Healthcare costs can be reduced – but only if the government gets more involved in your health decisions.  The cost of food, rent, utilities and childcare can be offset by even more government spending.  That approach never works – because larger government only creates larger problems with an ever increasing tax burden and an ever decreasing revenue base.

Lasting relief will take time.  Gas prices are already down nearly 30% from their high in 2022 – and 6% from last year at this time.  The One Big Beautiful Bill locked in tax rates across the board.  Interest rates continue to come down.  The second quarter Gross Domestic Product is up by 3.8%.  Wages and disposable income continue to increase.  And investment in capital goods is strong.  All these are real indicators of an economy that has positive long-term health and growth.

There is no quick fix to the economy,  But there are healthy  and long-term fixes that will result in an economic prosperity that will rival Trump’s first term.

We just have to wait a little bit longer.

For the Wilmington Standard, I’m Reuel Sample.  Thanks for listening.