Today, JD Vance is travelling to Ohio — where Donald Trump traveled last week and where he will travel back to next week — to promote the failed Republican agenda that has made life unaffordable for working families. Trump and Vance’s reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran have spiked prices on everyday essentials from gas to groceries. Now — as their approval ratings continue to sink to record lows and even their strongest supporters turn their backs on them — Trump and Vance are desperately trying to rally their base as the midterm elections approach and Republicans face defeat.
In response, DNC Deputy Communications Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
“In the final stretch before Election Day, JD Vance is returning to his home state to desperately stump for Republicans after he and Donald Trump broke their promise of ‘no new wars.’ Trump and Vance’s failed agenda has left working Ohioans behind — but instead of providing any breathing room for families, Trump and Vance are doubling down on their corrupt, price-hiking agenda and pathetically begging voters to ‘give [them] another chance.’ In less than a month, Ohioans will reject Trump and Vance and put Republicans back in the minority.”
REMINDER: Ohio families have spent an additional $4,000 for everyday essentials under Trump, including $310 for groceries and $938 on housing. The average price for a gallon of gas in Ohio is $3.87 and the average price for a gallon of diesel is $6.12. Ohio families have shelled out an additional $706 on gas alone since Trump started his war with Iran. On top of that, Ohioans are being forced to drop down to cheaper, lower-quality Affordable Care Act (ACA) healthcare plans, and ACA enrollment in Ohio is already down at least 20% this year after Republicans refused to extend the ACA tax credits.
