WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, President Trump gave a national address. In a nearly 18-minute speech, he insisted the US is poised for an economic boom, despite recent polls showing the public is still concerned about prices.
“After 11 months, our border is secure, inflation has stopped, wages are up, prices are down,” said the President during the address. “Our nation is strong. America is respected, and our country is back, stronger than ever before.”
In the Presiddent’s address to the nation, he said the US is poised for an economic boom due to his reforms. A recent CPI report shows inflation rose at a 2.7 annual pace last month, cooler than economists had predicted. Some said it’s a sign that price pressures may be easing.
In his address, Trump.restated similar messages his administration has shared for months: he blamed former President Joe Biden for a slew of issues like border security and the economy; and touted tariffs as a major cause of economic accomplishments.
He made a surprise announcement in what he’s calling a “warrior dividend” sending nearly 1.4 million servicemembers a bonus of $1776.
“And I thought: only somebody like him would come up with an idea like that,” said Rep. Mike Kelly (R- PA). When asked about the President’s address, Rep. Kelly said they’ve done more this year to improve our position in the world than ever. “I’m always entertained by him because he’s a business person, not a politician, he’s a business person,” said Rep. Kelly. “And when he talks to you he talks about business achievements.”
On Thursday, House Democrats focused on healthcare affordability issue, claiming the expiration of the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies will hike up premiums.
“We believe as House Democrats, that the cost of living in this great country is far too high,” said Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D- NY). “America is too expensive. That far too many people, working class folks, are struggling to live paycheck to paycheck. Can’t thrive, can barely survive.”
On Wednesday, the House passed a healthcare package designed to provide a conservative alternative to extending the expiring ACA subsidies. It’s unlikely that it will pass the Senate.
