Overview
- Speaking in Toledo under a “Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks” banner, Vice President JD Vance said, “You don’t turn the Titanic around overnight,” while blaming the affordability crisis on Joe Biden’s policies.
- Vance defended the administration’s record by asserting Americans are seeing lower costs and predicting the country is on the cusp of its greatest economic year.
- The Titanic comparison prompted swift online ridicule from commentators and officials who noted the ship’s infamous sinking and questioned the metaphor’s logic.
- Democratic outlets and the DNC amplified the moment, pointing to reported 2.8% year-over-year PCE inflation and sharp increases in health care and housing spending to counter the administration’s claims.
- Coverage highlighted a New York Times/Siena College poll showing roughly 56% disapproval of President Trump overall and 58% on the economy, figures Democrats cited to argue the message is out of step with voters.