Pethokoukis: President Trump missed the mark on big issues Americans are most concerned about

Economic Concerns & Impact - Voters are concerned about the impact of AI on jobs and jobs more broadly [2] - Inflation has significantly increased since 2020, impacting people's perception of prices even if inflation stabilizes [3] - Sustained strong economic growth with wages rising faster than inflation is needed to address the problem of perceived high prices [4] Healthcare Policy - The president touched on healthcare, alluding to ACA subsidies without directly addressing them [4] - Republicans lack a concrete plan to replace ACA subsidies, creating uncertainty about healthcare costs [6][7] - Republicans still don't have a real solution on healthcare [8] Corporate Perspective - The president still favors tariffs, creating uncertainty for companies [10] - Companies desire certainty on tariffs, national security, and AI regulation [10][11][12] - Emerging blockade in South America creates uncertainty on the national security front [11] Other Policy Areas - Housing is primarily a local issue with limited federal government influence [8] - Building more energy capacity requires presidential and congressional cooperation but will take time [8]