FACT CHECK: Donald Trump’s Policies Are Raising Utility Costs in New Jersey and Virginia

As Republicans see warning signs across New Jersey and Virginia, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to try to lie about his toxic agenda, saying, “A REPUBLICAN VOTE MEANS A DRASTIC DROP IN ENERGY PRICES.” 

Fact: Despite Trump’s promise to lower energy costs on “Day One,” energy costs have spiked by 27% since he took office.

Fact: Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill, which Jack Ciattarelli and Winsome Earle-Sears both support, will raise New Jersey and Virginia families’ energy bills by hundreds of dollars.

Fact: Contrary to Trump’s false claims, more clean energy production lowers utility costs. (Supply and demand 101)

Bottom Line: While their opponents support Trump’s energy price hikes, Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger will lower energy costs for hard-working families. Sherrill will declare a state of emergency on utility costs on Day One, and Spanberger has a plan to lower energy bills and make Virginia more energy independent.

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