Trump's latest cash offer to voters has shrunk, landing badly for people already squeezed by high prices and a presidential approval collapse on inflation.

• The promised payment to Medicare recipients to offset premiums has dropped to $90, down from the $100 floated earlier.
• Trump's approval on inflation and the cost of living has hit a record low for any president, with the 20 worst readings all from this year.
• He is spending political energy on scrapping twice-yearly clock changes, and even posted Senator Tom Cotton's cell number to push the bill through.
• The simultaneous trade wars, including the one with Canada, are seen as unwinnable distractions from the one fight that matters — China.
• People are cutting back hard: Gen Z is skipping restaurants and haircuts to afford trips, kids say movie tickets are too expensive, and a hospital birth can run close to $27,000 before insurance.

Outlook: With wages trailing prices and no relief in sight, the "no fun economy" is likely to keep dragging on Trump's standing into the midterms.