And Yet…

(Bloomberg) -- US consumer confidence declined in January to the lowest level in more than a decade on more pessimistic views of the economy and labor market.

— Jordan Fabian (@Jordanfabian) January 27, 2026

“.. who thought they had deals.” 🤡 @WSJ https://t.co/nrbFEFxDKS pic.twitter.com/dZ8h9l3ML0

— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) January 27, 2026

In response to Trump’s trade war, the rest of the world makes free trade agreements while Trump fires off new manic tariffs weekly every time another leader says something he doesn’t like. pic.twitter.com/Cmnp8kafLT

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) January 27, 2026

The EU-India Free Trade Agreement is historic. It is the largest trade deal ever concluded by either side. This will further intensify our economic and political ties with India. In these times, it is important for both the EU and Finland to strengthen partnerships all over the…

— Alexander Stubb (@alexstubb) January 27, 2026

And back home:

Now in Maine: The Press Herald reports that ICE watchers are saying federal agents are coming to their house to threaten and intimidate them.https://t.co/SZlSkV4jq5

— Taniel (@Taniel) January 27, 2026

Trump is only concerned with what makes him look bad in headlines.

Stephen Miller wasn't in the meeting, but the comms team was. This tells you this isn't a policy shift, it was just a meeting to figure out how to sell the bullshit better. https://t.co/kpTXGMKsAJ

— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) January 27, 2026

On the other hand, the headlines still aren’t helping him:

Greg Bovino leaving Minnesota:pic.twitter.com/nTE0Qz5iy5

— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) January 27, 2026

Is it wrong if I consider this 👇 good news?

I hope they weren’t expecting flowers and candy. pic.twitter.com/l5aSRIuqMp

— Joe G (@EastEndJoe) January 26, 2026

Fine. I’ll be wrong.

I hope Pretti's family rolls the hardest defamation suit in history. https://t.co/iixomrSHO8

— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 27, 2026

Greg Bovino to star in Mayberry reboot. pic.twitter.com/wlq4kPjlyJ

— 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖_𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 (@SundaeDivine) January 27, 2026

We are at a tipping point on ICE and immigration enforcement. The shootings are so unpopular that Trump appears to have lost his edge on both deportations and immigration more broadly. Abolishing ICE is now net popular with independents. & Bovino is out! https://t.co/bjuudvHQ28 pic.twitter.com/6jCCutGJ8C

— G Elliott Morris (@gelliottmorris) January 27, 2026

From your lips to God’s ear. And the ears of the Democrats in Congress.