Professor Michael Bitzer on why North Carolinians are increasingly anxious about the economy

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 338

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

Body Text Preview

During his 2024 campaign to return to the White House, President Trump promised American voters that he would almost immediately deliver a new era of
peace and prosperity. Today, a little over a year since his return to office, it’s increasingly clear that most Americans do not believe he has delivered.

In addition to a string of losses for Trump allies in a series of special elections, several new opinion surveys indicate that …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Email Us