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flag Vice President Vance faced backlash for inaccurately comparing the U.S. economy to the sinking Titanic, despite strong GDP growth and improving youth employment.

flag Vice President JD Vance drew criticism for comparing the U.S. economy to the Titanic during a speech in Toledo, Ohio, saying major economic problems can't be fixed quickly. flag The analogy drew backlash for its historical inaccuracy, as the Titanic sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg. flag Despite recent economic signs of recovery—including a 4.4% annual GDP growth rate in the third quarter and a 5.3% unemployment rate for young workers—concerns remain over inflation and underemployment. flag A January 2026 poll found only 32% of voters believe the economy is better than a year ago. flag Vance expressed optimism about an upcoming economic surge, while the White House faced scrutiny over a manipulated photo of activist Nekima Levy Armstrong during a protest against ICE actions.

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