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The Trump administration is navigating a messaging dilemma as it seeks to highlight economic strength without dismissing the financial strain Americans continue to face.
With midterm elections approaching, officials acknowledge that citing positive growth data alone is insufficient to persuade voters who remain burdened by recent price increases.
Kevin Hassett, the top White House economist, described the challenge on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday.
He noted that claiming the economy is great risks appearing insensitive to those struggling, while explaining why the economy is strong carries the same risk.
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