Just 1 in 3 State of the Union watchers confident Trump will lower costs: Flash poll

CNN conducted a flash poll following President Trump's record-long State of the Union address on Tuesday, revealing that only 31 percent of American viewers are confident he will successfully lower costs and make the cost of living more affordable. The poll, taken immediately after the extended address, found that 29 percent of respondents held an opposing view, with the remainder expressing uncertainty or declining to answer. This relatively low confidence level comes despite Trump's extensive focus on economic issues during his speech, which emphasized his administration's efforts to combat inflation and reduce everyday expenses for American families. The results suggest a significant disconnect between the administration's economic messaging and public perception, potentially indicating challenges ahead for Trump's economic agenda as he seeks to build on his political momentum from the address.