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The Democrats and their media allies have been on a relentless mission to pin the blame for rising prices on the previous administration, specifically targeting Donald Trump as if he’s the culprit behind every economic woe since he took office—once again. This narrative was put under the microscope during a recent episode of CNN’s “NewsNight with Abby Phillip,” where Scott Jennings took the opportunity to remind everyone about the inflationary elephant in the room. It’s like watching a magician pull the same old rabbit out of the hat, except this time the rabbit came with a “Made in China” tag.
In what was meant to be a serious discussion about the economy, Philadelphia Inquirer’s Solomon Jones attempted to ridicule Trump’s claims about cutting waste and fraud, throwing in his own humorous twist. It’s amusing to watch Democrats try to mock promised economic fixes as they hawk their own laughable track record of soaring prices. Jennings counters the banter by highlighting just how absurd it is to blame Trump for inflation while conveniently forgetting that the Biden administration has been in charge long enough to claim their own share of the blame. Ignoring the previous administration’s policies that triggered the inflation surge is perhaps the greatest act of political gaslighting yet.
Scott Jennings schools Solomon Jones on how Democrats have no right criticizing President Trump about prices after four weeks when Joe Biden spent four years raising prices.
Trump has opened energy production in the US. That’s what will bring down costs.pic.twitter.com/z443cDVINd
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) February 18, 2025
The discussion got richer, especially as Jennings pointed out that current egg prices, a favorite topic for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have been largely driven by the Biden administration’s decisions, such as ordering the mass culling of chickens due to bird flu concerns. Oh yes, because nothing screams economic recovery like destroying the supply of eggs. It appears that this administration has perfected the art of making sure prices soar, while simultaneously blaming the last administration without taking a lick of responsibility for its own missteps.
While Jones continued to jab at Trump for not fulfilling his “day one” promises, Jennings offered a rare glimpse of bipartisanship, suggesting he understands the concern but disagrees with the implication that nothing has changed. Acknowledging that energy policy is one of the fastest levers to pull, Jennings emphasized that recent executive orders aimed at stabilizing energy costs actually mattered. One would think Democrats would want to acknowledge a little progress while they spin their wheels in vain.
As the dust settles on the political arena, and Republicans are back in control of Congress, this ongoing inflation nightmare should be a rallying cry for voters. The 2026 midterm elections loom large, and if Democrats want to keep trotting out the same tired blame game while the price of a dozen eggs climbs ever higher, they might as well start their campaigns now—just not on a chicken farm. With a Republican hold on both the House and Senate, the days of passing the buck on economic responsibility are numbered. The ballooned costs of living are likely to become a decisive issue, and the American people deserve better than a steady diet of finger-pointing and empty promises.
