Fox host struggles to defend Trump economy as guest delivers stark on-air warning to GOP
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Former Gov. Nikki Haley cautioned Republicans that the November midterm election is not looking good for them, citing recent polls that show Americans disagree with President Trump's optimistic views on the economy, with only 24% saying they are better off today.
A new Fox News poll found that 39% of Americans say they are worse off under Trump's economy, with 36% reporting no change, and Haley emphasized the need to focus on affordability issues, such as stagnant inflation and unaffordable rent, saying "there has not been enough focus on the affordability issue for Americans."
The January 2026 jobs report showed a 70% reduction in job creation for 2025, with only 181,000 jobs added, and Haley urged the GOP to take action, warning that "something needs to be done" about the $39 trillion debt and the looming insolvency of Social Security, which will affect 75 million Americans.
