Overview
- Trump erupted at Fox & Friends for hosting critic Peter Schiff, insisting prices are falling and declaring he is “fixing” affordability.
- Recent polling shows widespread dissatisfaction with the economy and growing blame on Trump for high costs, after Democrats gained by focusing on affordability in off-year races.
- Newt Gingrich and GOP strategists publicly urge acknowledging an affordability problem, warning that denial alienates voters.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent projects about 3% GDP growth and says Americans “don’t know how good they have it,” even as inflation data show prices up 3% year over year in September.
- The White House plans a Pennsylvania trip to sell its economic record while Fox coverage highlights internal strain and some Fox Business guests fault consumers rather than policy.