Donald Trump and Republicans are openly mocking Americans’ concerns about the economy. When asked how Republicans are fighting affordability, Republican Representative Troy Nehls said, “Affordability? What are you talking about? … Over the Fourth, I’m going to get me a couple of big lobster tails; I’m going to get me some nice ribeyes.” Then when asked if the 60% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck can afford lobster tails and ribeyes, he said, “Maybe not. Maybe the 60% of Americans don’t work as hard as I do.”
Trump himself has repeatedly dismissed Americans’ concerns about the economy, admitting that he doesn’t “think about Americans’ financial situations,” “even a little bit.”
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
“Donald Trump and Republicans aren’t even trying to hide their contempt for working Americans. While families struggle to afford groceries, gas, and healthcare, Trump is focused only on himself: building his vanity projects and increasing his family’s net worth — and Republicans are letting him get away with it. Republicans are giving Americans the middle finger, and it won’t be forgotten come November.”
In Trump’s economy, Americans are still struggling to keep up with sky-high prices. This Fourth of July will be historically expensive. Gas prices are expected to be the second-highest for July 4 on record because of Trump’s war with Iran, and 75% of Americans say the cost of fuel and airfare will force them to change their summer travel plans this year.
According to a recent report, Trump’s war with Iran has cost Americans approximately $1,000 per household in additional costs since the start of the conflict. Inflation in May hit its highest point in years, and Americans are dipping into their savings to afford gas, groceries, and healthcare as pessimism about finding a job is at a near-all-time high. And a new jobs report for June showed job growth lagged significantly below economists’ expectations, as inflation continues to outpace Americans’ wages.
