During Trump's first term, stocks rose on policy optimism, but current tariffs and budget cuts are unsettling investors. Despite the administration's promises of future gains, market confidence has declined. The S&P 500 fell 8.2%, the Nasdaq dropped 11.2%, and consumer-discretionary stocks plunged 14.2%, signaling broader economic worries.

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