Trump Blames 'Michigan People' for Lowest Consumer Confidence Since 2022: Data Shows

A top official from the Trump administration has blamed 'Michigan people' for a recent decline in consumer confidence, according to data from the University of Michigan that shows it hitting its lowest level since 2022 amid rising prices and falling stocks. The drop in confidence follows a series of controversial comments made by former President Donald Trump about inflation, which some have linked to a surge in interest rates. The official's remarks appear to be an attempt to deflect blame for the economic downturn from the administration itself. However, many have criticized the remark as petty and divisive.