My entire point is that ultimately the government does not exist to do things "for" people at all.

It seems you're denying that the government gooses stats. Sure, Trump did it. And Obama And Biden.

Ultimately, it's each person's real lived experience that counts. Did you have job troubles because of the Covid lockdowns? Do you know anyone who's struggled since? Do you or anyone you know have to work more and more just to make ends meet?

The data are in: That's what people have been experiencing more and more under Biden, which is why Trump won.