Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused President Donald Trump and Republicans of driving up household costs and weakening access to essential services ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
Pelosi Warns GOP of Midterm Backlash
On Tuesday, in a post on X, Pelosi criticized Trump’s economic and foreign policies, blaming Republican-backed tariffs, the Iran war and the administration’s tax-and-spending legislation for putting pressure on American families.
“REPUBLICANS SHATTERED OUR ECONOMY with Trump’s tariffs, illegal Iran war and Big Ugly Bill that gutted Medicaid and SNAP — healthcare and food for millions,” Pelosi wrote.
She also accused Republicans of increasing financial pressure on households, writing, “Now, FAMILIES PAY MORE for gas, groceries, healthcare and power.”
Pelosi warned that voters could hold Republicans accountable in the upcoming elections, adding, “NOV. 3RD THEY PAY AT THE BALLOT BOX.”
Democrats Slam Trump Over Cost of Living
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) said working Americans were struggling with the cost of living as Trump continued the Iran war, calling for an end to the conflict and more affordable everyday expenses.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) accused Trump of breaking his promises on peace and affordability, saying he had “jacked up the cost of living” while cutting food assistance and health care.
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said “the cost of this administration’s corruption is too high for most Americans to bear” and urged Democrats to regain control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) criticized Trump’s economic record, saying, “Inflation is still rising, costs are too high, and instead of you feeling the ‘Golden Age,’ only the well-connected are.”
Republicans Promoted Farm Aid, Tax Cuts
Last week, Trump’s administration announced $8 billion in farmer aid to offset higher diesel costs, drawing praise from Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.).
Trump linked additional aid to Republican victories in the midterms and said fuel prices would fall after the Iran war ended.
Last month, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Republican tax cuts had boosted take-home pay, claiming the average Louisiana taxpayer had gained $2,915.
He warned that Democrats would raise taxes and expand government, while crediting Republican policies with cutting taxes and regulations and creating 1 million jobs.
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