Trump Highlights Economic Improvements Amid Mixed Public Perception, Blames Biden for Inflation Concerns
Former President Donald Trump stated that prices are beginning to come down, attributing this trend to lower energy prices and an overall cooling of inflation after approximately ten months in office.
He described the economy as strong, giving it an A-plus grade, and emphasized that declines in energy costs contribute significantly to lower consumer prices.
Trump plans to travel to northeast Pennsylvania on Tuesday to promote his economic policies.
The article cites recent Democratic wins in New Jersey, the Virginia gubernatorial race, and the New York City mayoral race in November 2025 as bellwethers influencing Republican messaging on affordability issues.
White House spokesperson Kush Desai credited the Trump administration with cutting regulations and securing historic drug-pricing deals, which they say have helped cool inflation and increase real wages.
However, a Fox News national poll found that 76% of voters have a negative view of the economy, with more voters blaming Trump than President Biden for current economic conditions.
Andrew Bates, Biden's deputy press secretary, responded by attributing economic concerns to Biden-era policies and criticized Trump's messaging on affordability.
The article notes that inflation had peaked at the highest level in 40 years, with 30-year mortgage rates around 8%, reflecting the sharpest rise in interest rates in decades during Biden's term.
