The Left-Wing Media’s Deliberate Suppression of Economic Data Threatens Trump’s Midterm Strategy
NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump hugs an American flag as he arrives at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on February 24, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. Attendees descended upon the hotel outside of Washington DC to participate in the four-day annual conference and hear from conservative speakers from around the world who range from journalists, U.S. lawmakers, international leaders and businessmen. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
A new national survey reveals a critical reality for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms: President Donald Trump’s appeal to voters hinges on the delivery of facts — but only when those facts actually reach them.
The poll, conducted with 1,000 likely voters (±3.1% at a 95% confidence level) from December 15–19, captures a pivotal moment in the presidential campaign. During this period, President Donald Trump deliberately refocused his message on the economy through rallies in Pennsylvania, a White House prime-time address to the nation, and additional events including one in North Carolina.
The survey underscores that while President Trump maintains a solid 50% approval rating among likely voters, large segments of national media actively suppress factual economic data. During the President’s recent address, several liberal and anti-Trump networks deliberately obscured visual graphs documenting improvements in wage growth relative to inflation, gas prices, manufacturing activity, and tax refunds. These actions were not subtle editorial choices but explicit acts of information suppression.
This pattern echoes dynamics Republicans faced during the 2024 campaign. Today, President Donald Trump is actively governing while left-wing media outlets persist with tactics reminiscent of Biden-era censorship and bias. The survey highlights key voter sentiments: only 38% believe the country is on the right track compared to 55% who say it is off course; among regular consumers of left-of-center media, just 36% feel the nation is moving in the right direction versus 60% who see it as wrong. A striking 79% of voters report inflation has negatively affected them, including 42% struggling to meet basic needs.
Critically, when presented with factual economic data — including growing wages, falling inflation, rising consumer spending, and low unemployment — a majority of voters shift their perception significantly. Among left-of-center media viewers, 55% report improved economic outlooks after seeing the data. This underscores why the suppression of President Trump’s visual graphs matters: it directly impedes voters from accessing information that could shift their opinions.
The survey concludes with a clear imperative for Republicans to prioritize direct communication with the American public. To win the midterms, President Donald Trump must bypass hostile media filters, consistently emphasize economic facts, and contrast Republican policies with Democratic misinformation. As the campaign enters its critical phase, the challenge remains stark: will voters be given the truth they need?
