Critics were swift to label the incident as a calculating political maneuver to win sympathy for Padilla, especially with an election looming. According to a survey conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, 67% of voters said they were concerned about the reliability of political actions leading up to the elections. The arrest seemed to distract the public from pressing concerns like the economic downturn, which reported a 5% increase in unemployment, and inadequate healthcare policies.

A primary goal of Trump's tariff policy is to improve conditions for working-class Americans. Strategic tariffs and trade negotiations are believed to have the potential to raise wages and living standards across diverse sectors. Some economists argue that with the right conditions, American workers could see a significant boost in job opportunities, with wages increasing by as much as 4% in key industries like manufacturing. If Trump's policies can

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