President Donald Trump used his primetime address this week to do something refreshingly rare in Washington: lay out the numbers and explain how his economic policies are pulling the country back from the brink after Joe Biden’s presidency. And yes, he brought receipts.
“Here at home, we’re bringing our economy back from the brink of ruin,” Trump said, noting that the previous administration and its allies in Congress looted the U.S. Treasury for trillions of dollars, driving prices to historic highs. Now, under his leadership, those prices are coming down — and fast. Imagine that.
Trump detailed how Americans were squeezed under Biden’s watch: car prices rose at least 22%, gasoline jumped between 30% and 50%, hotel rates climbed 37%, airfares increased 31%, and mortgages went up by $15,000. All of this, as Trump put it, under “Democrat rule.” Funny how that works.
According to the president, those same costs are now falling rapidly. Grocery prices, which Democrats helped send soaring, are also being brought under control. Turns out reckless spending has consequences, and responsible leadership fixes them.
Trump reminded Americans that he inherited a complete mess eleven months ago, with inflation at its worst level in 48 years — and possibly the worst in U.S. history — making everyday life unaffordable for millions. That, he pointed out, is when Americans first started hearing Democrats suddenly obsess over the word “affordability.”
Then came the savings. The price of a Thanksgiving turkey is down 33% compared to last year under Biden. Egg prices have dropped an eye-popping 82% since March. And, as Trump noted, everything else is falling too. Progress tends to surprise people when it’s real.
Wages tell an equally clear story. Under Biden, real wages dropped by $3,000. Under Trump, factory workers are seeing wage increases of $1,300, construction workers $1,800, and miners $3,300 as the administration brings back clean, beautiful coal. For the first time in years, wages are rising faster than inflation — a fact that speaks louder than any talking point.
Trump’s address also included the announcement of “Warrior Dividends” for all U.S. military members, honoring the 250th anniversary of America’s founding in 1776 — because recognizing those who defend the nation is still a priority.
With prices falling, wages rising, and Americans finally getting some breathing room, Trump’s message was clear: the economy is recovering, confidence is returning, and the country is once again moving forward.
