Economy · 10/9/2026
Former Trump Adviser: US Economy Still Very Strong
Stephen Moore sees a very strong US economy and plenty of time for voters to decide, despite Republicans’ difficult position.
Why it matters
Moore’s assessment highlights Republicans’ economic challenge ahead of the midterms while stressing that voters still have time to make up their minds.
- ★Moore is a former economic adviser to Trump and chairman of Unleash Prosperity.
- ★He said Republicans are “behind the eight ball” on the economy ahead of the midterms.
- ★He would not call the US economy “great,” but said it remains “very strong.”