Trump Highlights Economic Gains Under His Administration Compared to Biden's in Pennsylvania Speech
On December 9, 2025, former President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, focusing on the economy. He claimed that real wages fell by about $3,000 under President Biden but rose under his administration for specific groups: typical factory workers saw an increase of $1,300, construction workers $1,800, and miners $3,300. Trump also stated that construction wages fell by $3,500 under Biden.
Citing Walmart-based data, Trump said a Thanksgiving meal costs 25% less and turkey prices are 33% lower under his administration compared with Biden's tenure. Egg prices have decreased by about 80% since March. He emphasized that energy policies promoting oil, gas, and coal contributed to fighting inflation; he noted that 22 states currently have lower gas prices than in the past seven years, with some states showing prices as low as $1.99 per gallon.
Additionally, Trump touted lower mortgage rates, approximately $18 trillion in new private investments during his term compared to under $1 trillion under Biden, and a strong stock market. He argued that Democrats' messaging on affordability is overused and likened it to Bonnie and Clyde preaching about public safety.
Trump referenced a Politico interview where he gave the economy an "A-plus-plus" grade and cited a Fox News poll showing that 76% of respondents viewed the economy negatively as of 2025.
