In his inaugural address, President Trump boldly declared the beginning of America’s “Golden Age.” Instead, with news and headlines that screamed “lowest 100-day approval in 80 years,” Trump’s Golden Age appears to be founded on “fool’s gold.” Those minerals with gold color that “flake, powder or crumble” aptly describe plunging consumer confidence amid overwhelming economic cynicism.

While ABC and CNN polls found that 72 percent of adults believe Trump’s policies will cause a recession, and tariffs will hurt the economy, the Golden Age began in the Oval Office with new blinged-out decor.

Given widespread dismal polling and a shrinking economy, Trump’s first 100 “daze” could be described by repetitive words and phrases that should be retired like a sports star’s jersey when Trump exits the White House in January 2029. (If he does exit.)

The first retired word should be “deal” — the “king” of Trump’s vocabulary, used ad nauseam. For Trump, “deal” is not just a transactional word but also his brand identity. The president’s never-stop-fighting persona is inseparable from a “never-lose” dealmaker who always comes out on top.

Trump indiscriminately applies “deal” to any conflict needing resolution involving allies or enemies, concerning all possible matters, international and domestic. With such widespread overuse, “deal” often sounds harsh and........

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