Living in a Fantasy Version of His Own Presidency

The Ezra Klein Show
Feb 26, 2026

Trump's State of the Union Was a Win for Democrats.

President Trump’s approval ratings on the economy, immigration and trade are deep in the red. But in Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, he decided to tell the American people: You don’t know what you’re talking about.

“Today our border is secure, our spirit is restored, inflation is plummeting, incomes are rising fast. The roaring economy is roaring like never before,” he said.

... Even if he can’t be honest with the American people, is he at least being honest with himself?