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Democrats are at it again, desperately throwing spaghetti at the wall to see if anything sticks as they take aim at former President Donald Trump. Their latest attack claims that he’s reneged on his pledge to lower costs for American families. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has taken to the airwaves, lamenting that the Trump administration’s strategies amount to a “toxic bait and switch.” What he really means is that they’re using the classic playbook of a politician: distract the public while aiming for tax cuts for the wealthy, all while ignoring rising grocery prices that he claims are strangling everyday Americans.
According to Jeffries, when Trump took office, he promised that grocery prices would begin their downward trend right from Day One. Fast forward to now, and he argues that those prices are not only higher but climbing faster than a cat in a tree when the neighbor’s dog is around. It seems the Democrats still haven’t figured out that the fundamental law of inflation—like a bad magic trick from a lounge act—is that it’s a complex issue that can’t be fixed by a few soundbites on TV.
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— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) February 16, 2025
Trapped in the minority and looking for something—anything—to resonate with the voting populace, the Democratic Party finds itself in a tight spot, grumbling about high prices while attempting to put the brakes on Trump’s high-speed political rollercoaster. Inflation remains a stubborn critter, and despite the Democrats’ best efforts, prices on groceries and gas have the kind of momentum usually reserved for a runaway freight train. A surge in egg prices, aptly attributed to an avian influenza outbreak, is just adding to their woes, proving that if it’s not one thing, it’s another.
As for the president, he hasn’t been shy about pointing the finger for these economic woes. The Democrats are painted as the villains on this stage for failing to manage the repercussions of their economic policies. Meanwhile, Trump maintains a fairly solid approval rating, even as he acknowledges the inflation issue and blames it on his predecessor, President Biden. Ordinary folks, having been fed a steady diet of rising costs, still seem to favor initiatives like recognizing two sexes or deporting illegal immigrants over whether their eggs are cheaper.
Yet, discontent is bubbling beneath the surface, as surveys indicate that nearly half of voters fear Trump’s policies might actually worsen inflation. Jeffries is quick to hammer this point home, stating that working-class Americans are bearing the brunt of increased costs in housing, childcare, and utilities. According to him, the Trump administration has swindled hardworking taxpayers, and amid the rising economic tide, they’ve broken promises left and right.
In the end, it appears that the Democrats, in their frantic bid to unseat the former president, may be hitting their heads against a wall. With every accusation and every effort to derail Trump’s agenda, they seem to overlook one crucial truth: the American public is more discerning than they think, and they are not easily fooled by smoke and mirrors, especially when the magic show is crumbling in plain sight.
