SHOT: As part of his address tonight, Donald Trump attempted to claim that “our confidence is back”…

Trump: “Our CONFIDENCE is back.”

CHASER: … while Americans’ consumer confidence is registering its largest drop in years – and Trump’s approval rating is in freefall.

CNN: “Consumer confidence registers biggest monthly decline since August 2021 as inflation fears take hold”

Harry Enten, CNN: “4 polls show [Trump’s] net approval rating underwater … His one time strength (the economy) is now a weakness.”

Reuters: “Trump’s approval rating slips as Americans worry about the economy”