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President Trump claimed that in the coming fiscal year, his administration would end inflation, cut prices, raise wages, and facilitate the greatest economy in the world. However, a national NBC News poll reported that 63% of registered voters believed Trump had fallen short of their expectations regarding the cost of living and the economy, with 30% of them being Republicans. In Warren, Michigan, locals felt the economic turnaround promised by Trump had not yet been realized, and that the dollar’s value is far less than it should be.
Trump Promised Fiscal Turnaround, Michigan Residents Report Different Reality
“We will end inflation…raise wages, and give you the greatest economy in the history of the world. That’s already happening. With our tax bill, the average family’s take-home pay will be at least $5,000 more…” said Trump regarding the next fiscal year.
This renewal message could impact next year’s midterm elections and determine whether Republicans maintain control of Congress and the White House.
However, according to residents of Warren and surrounding towns in Macomb County, the anticipated economic turnaround hasn’t happened yet.
Their sentiments align with the 63% of voters in a recent NBC News poll who believe Trump hasn’t met their expectations on the economy and cost of living.
With the onset of the holiday shopping season, both Trump’s supporters and critics are aware of rising costs from homes to dog food.
Riduan Rafique, 28, working three jobs, shared his concern about spending this season due to the rising cost of living.
“Middle-class people are struggling to keep up with daily life expenses,” Rafique said, adding that the cumulative effects of inflation and a tight job market are impacting people’s budgets.
Trump, however, views the country’s economy differently.
“Our country is doing really well economically, like we’ve never done before,” he stated in a recent White House ceremony.
Yet, towns like Warren in Michigan are experiencing high unemployment rates,according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Warren, once an all-white town, now has a diverse population with white residents making up just 54% to 61%.
Residents have noticed newcomers buying properties, driving up prices.
For retirees like Ray Rosati, unemployment isn’t an issue but the increasing cost of living is of concern.
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