Contrary to all credible reports, Donald Trump continues to claim the economy is thriving and that everyday necessities are becoming more affordable. But according to CNNs chief data analyst Harry Enten, Americans arent buying it. Enten cited a University of Michigan poll that showed consumer sentiment regarding current conditions is at its worst ever, dating back to 1951. Related Empty seats & plummeting sales have plagued Kennedy Center since Trumps takeover: Its dire This is record-breaking inthe way you dont want to bebreaking records, Enten said, adding that the number is down 30% since January, when Donald Trump took office.Data also shows that Americans blame the president for the challenges. Enten said 61 percent of Americans believe Trumps policies have worsened economic conditions, and 51 percent say they have hurt their own finances. This is double troublefor the president of the UnitedStates, he said. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today He also assessed pure independents, which he defined as folks who do not lean toward the left or right, and he couldnt help but laugh at the staggering numbers.Im laughing becauseyou rarely ever see a numberthis high, he said. 79 percent of pureindependents disapprove of Trumpon the economy.When you put it alltogether with the approvalratings, it averages out to anet approval rating on theeconomy among pure independents of get this, minus-58 points, Enten said. Oy vey, as mymother used to say. Enten said these numbers are political nightmare fuel and that if these numbers hold, Republicans will have a very bad midterms. Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.