The stock market is not the economy, and claiming its ups and downs as definitive proof of a successful or failing economic policy is an oversimplification. But let's look at the facts: record-setting inflation is a global phenomenon, not just an American problem, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and international supply chain disruptions – something that politicians often conveniently ignore when it fits their narrative.

The Middle East is repeatedly used as a political football; however, it's not merely Trump's watch that needs to be wary. The reality is complex, with geopolitical dynamics that transcend any single administration. Yet, many conservatives point fingers without acknowledging the broader context and America's long-standing challenges in the region – challenges that Trump, in his term, did not magically solve.

When we scrutinize the narrative, there seems to be a clear disconnect. If the market's up, Trump claims credit; if it's down, subject to the slightest breeze of a poll, it's irrelevant? It's an adroit yet intellectually dishonest game of 'heads I win, tails you still lose'. The Biden campaign touts its economic milestones – GDP growth, low unemployment, wage growth exceeding inflation – attributing them to Biden’s policies, while conservatives counter by painting a catastrophic economic picture, without fairly considering the impact of global factors or the fallout of the Trump administration's actions.

Trump’s boastful rhetoric about bringing back jobs and making America great again masks the reality – the loss of 3 million jobs during his presidency. Of course, any fair assessment must consider the implications of the pandemic, but contrast that with Biden's addition of over 14 million jobs, and the argument that the Republicans are the true stewards of the economy seems tenuous.

The GOP's reluctance to support beneficial policies such as the bipartisan infrastructure bill, yet readiness to champion the results in their districts, is telling. It reveals a fundamental truth: the primary goal is political gain over national prosperity. Infrastructure is an apolitical boon to the economy and public welfare, yet many Republicans voted against it, illustrating a glaring hypocrisy – they highlight its benefits only when it’s politically expedient, knowing full well its positive impact. They wanted to deny Biden any wins, even at the expense of the country's well-being.

In sum, the conservative narrative often clings to selective facts and an idealized version of the Trump era, while failing to responsibly acknowledge the interconnected nature of today's challenges. They seek to cast aspersions on the current administration's economic strides without offering a holistic or factual counter-argument, often preferring political gamesmanship over bipartisan solutions that truly put America's prosperity first.