How much does the President affect the economy? A professor discusses Ian Price December 23, 2019 1 minute read Some experts say growth in the economy gives President Trump a good chance at reelection in 2020. WFIR’s Ian Price asked an economics and public policy professor how much credit Trump should get: Share: Post navigation Previous: FloydFest founder on 2020 lineup announced so farNext: Needle exchange program in Roanoke gets ready to open Related Stories Beale’s Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner Clark Palmer May 1, 2026 Radford political science chair weighs in on former FBI director’s indictment over social media post Web Staff May 1, 2026 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026