Trump rang the opening bell for U.S. stocks at the White House on Monday
On Monday, Trump spoke remotely from the Oval Office to the New York Stock Exchange and Ring the opening bell. This symbolic move highlights that he continues to deeply link his presidential performance with the stock market. As high inflation caused Trump's approval rating to decline, the Republican president directed more Americans to pay attention to the income from their 401(k) retirement investment accounts, claiming that all the stock market's rise was due to his policies. This statement became increasingly frequent as the November midterm elections approached. A poll conducted in June by the Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Center showed that only 33% of American adults approved of Trump’s economic policies.