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This is what the Trump administration has given to Americans. I hope the folks who voted for Trump are satisfied?

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On Friday, a Morning Consult poll found that nearly two-thirds of surveyed voters blamed Trump for rising prices—and that nearly eight in 10 of them, including an astounding 70 percent of Republicans, believe Trump’s tariffs will increase the price of everyday goods. On Monday, an AP-NORC poll found that more than half of respondents were stressed about rising grocery prices—prices that are likely to continue to rise. Everywhere you look, voters are telling pollsters that they’re stressed about skyrocketing costs.

Laugh that off like it doesn't matter.

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"On Friday, a Morning Consult poll found that nearly two-thirds of surveyed voters blamed Trump for rising prices—and that nearly eight in 10 of them, including an astounding 70 percent of Republicans, believe Trump’s tariffs will increase the price of everyday goods."

And yet, even after reading hard facts there will still be the usual suspects in this forum who will come to Trump's defense, make excuses and deny this will happen. Just waiting. 1,2,3...
 
You're aware of the inflation from the moment you get up, turn on the light, start the coffee, and cook the Bacon!
 
Greenbeard said:
All he had to do was nothing and he couldn't even manage that.
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Hello Greenbeard,
When Trump left office in 2021 I believe the rate of inflation was 1.4%, and by June 2022 the rate of inflation was 9.2%. When Biden left office in January 2025 inflation was 3.0%, the same that it is now. Why not give Trump the same amount of time that Biden was given to get inflation down from over 9% and, hopefully, back to 1.4% or lower.
 
Sandy Shanks said:
You won't get much of a Republican response. Most Republicans avoid Trump.

Others are trying to find a rock to crawl under.
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Hi Sandy,
I'm not a Republican, I am an Independent Trump supporter, I responded to Greenbeards post. I'm new, here, and promise I won't crawl under any rocks!
 
Hello dseag2,
I'm not going to make excuses for inflation, but as I said in a prior post, why not give Trump the same chance that Biden was given? In June 2022, the rate of inflation was 9.2%. and six months later inflation was still high at 6.5%. Grant it, things could worse before they get better, the same as it did for Biden.
 
Inflation under Biden was caused by COVID.

Inflation under Trump is being caused by policy.

One of these Presidents dealt with problems he didn't cause, while the other is actively causing more problems.

And you want to give him more time to "fix" it? With what, even more tariffs?
 
Indigo47 said:
I'm not a Republican, I am an Independent Trump supporter
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I see. So, you like Trump. That's interesting. Most Republicans avoid him. Perhaps you will, too.

Sandy Shanks said:
Matters are getting worse, and those Americans who chose this government are silent or in denial.
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Including lying to Americans as he did today in a lie-filled press conference, Trump will do anything to get the media of his back.

So, he wants an investigation of an election that happened nine years ago.

Yeah, he is that desperate, and embarrassed Republicans will continue their silence.

CBS reports, "Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered a grand jury investigation into the intelligence regarding President Trump and Russia in the run-up to the 2016 election.

"She has directed Justice Department staff to begin legal proceedings and ordered a federal prosecutor to present evidence to a grand jury about the matter to secure a potential indictment, according to a source familiar with Bondi's efforts. It is unclear what the charges would be and who would be charged.

"The directive follows a criminal referral from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in mid-July. The Justice Department confirmed it had received the referral.

"The Justice Department has not responded to a request for comment."

How do you convene a grand jury without knowing the crime?

Ask Bondi.

Or Trump. He is the President. He can do what he wants, including making a fool of himself.

That is why Republicans stay away.
 
Because Biden was an honest, trustworthy and able president whose priority was the comfort of the American people


Trump is a clown with an IQ of 6 whose first and only priority is his ego measured by extreme wealth and greed.
 
Greenbeard said:
All he had to do was nothing and he couldn't even manage that.
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Having been a political reporter most of my life, I've learned that "doing nothing" is the hardest thing a politician can even consider.

As soon as a negative report comes out, not even verified, our-informed idiot class will demand action....either cut backs or spending. "Do something" is the only unified aspect...the 'what' is going to be debated for eternity.

Note: The greatest 'nothing' controversy was when then Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau decided to "do nothing" about American draft dodgers. Some of Nixon's pimps wanted to invade!
 
That is why they are a cult
 
Because Biden inherited the worst global pandemic in a century, and handled the inflation from it better than any other economically developed nation.

Trump inherited an already roaring recession (which he called "the Biden disaster", promising a new "golden age" immediately) and managed to f it up like it was some kind of pandemic or something.

So much for his "golden age. starts. now", LOL.
 
Biden was handed inflation of over 20%, primarily due to the effects of Covid, the war in Ukraine and shortages of everything. As I recall, inflation was down to 2.9% or slightly lower when he left office. The Fed had created a "soft landing", avoiding a recession, that many economists didn't think possible. Trump could have continued to lower inflation because he inherited a strong economy, but instead he chose to levy tariffs on many countries that may exacerbate inflation.

I am happy to see you here, even though you are Trump supporter, because you at least raise decent questions and listen to reason. If that is your cat, I like you even more.
 
Biden's policies contributed to economic challenges.
  1. Increased government spending has led to higher inflation rates.
  2. Supply chain disruptions during his administration have affected product availability.
  3. Energy policies have contributed to rising fuel prices.
  4. Tax proposals discouraged business investment and growth.
  5. Regulatory changes can increase operational costs for businesses.
  6. Labor market policies may have impacted workforce participation rates.
Trump should not have said "On day one," as to anything that he was not going to have complete control over.

Have patience! Given it time, the recovery is going to be Bigly and Yuge!!
 
If that is the case, my 401k will thank him. It sure gained a lot in 2023 and 2024. Not so much these days. I am still waiting to be impressed.
 
Inflation is steady, the economy is up, and the deficit is down.

No laugh off needed.
 
I do, of course, see your point as to the tariffs, but the tariffs are because Trump doesn't like America being taken advantage of, and he is trying to make things better for the country in the long run. He's a risk taker!

Thank you, for the nice welcome. I really appreciate it. I do try to be fair, reasonable, and respectful ... even when strongly disagreeing.

Yes, that is my cat Midnight! I have 5 cats.
 
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