CNN —In 2018, Jonathan and Trista Schmier felt the economy was so strong that they could take a big risk.
“The customers got very, very upset.”Trista and Jonathan Schmier felt confident enough about the economy during the Trump administration to open a small chain of restaurants.
Poll after poll show that voters have more faith in Trump’s ability to handle the economy than President Joe Biden’s.
By many measures, however, the economy under Biden — who took office while the pandemic was still underway — has also been strong.
“I trust the other guy better,” said Southworth, 74, referring to Trump, whom he voted for in 2016 and 2020.
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