President Donald Trump told supporters in Pennsylvania that inflation is no longer a problem and that Democrats are using the term “affordability” to harm his reputation.Above: Reporter Rachel Hirschheimer joins WGAL from the Washington Bureau with in-depth coverage of President Trump’s visit to Pennsylvania. The president spoke during a rally in Mount Pocono in Monroe County on Tuesday. “They use the word affordability, and that’s their only word. They say affordability, and everyone says, oh, that must mean Trump has high prices. No, our prices are coming down tremendously,” Trump said.The economy has shown resilience, with the stock market up this year and overall growth looking solid for the third quarter. The challenge for the president is how to address voter concerns about the economy while also claiming the economy is enjoying a historic boom.Many Americans see prices of housing, groceries, electricity, and other basic needs swallowing their paychecks.A recent poll by the AP-NORC Center found that only a third of American adults approve of Trump’s handling of the economy. The Trump administration said it expects prices to decrease next year with more investments in artificial intelligence and manufacturing. Inflation is also on the mind of the Federal Reserve, which is expected to announce a third straight cut to interest rates today amid an unstable job market. Rally in Mount Pocono could affect the midterm elections The rally in Mount Pocono, Monroe County, in Pennsylvania could play a crucial role in deciding control of the House in next year’s midterm elections. The rally was held in a congressional district represented by freshman Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, a top target for Democrats, who won his seat in one of the nation’s closest races.White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles recently stated on a conservative talk show that President Trump will be on the campaign trail next year to engage supporters who might otherwise sit out of congressional races, indicating that the midterms are a significant focus for the administration.
MOUNT POCONO, Pa. —
President Donald Trump told supporters in Pennsylvania that inflation is no longer a problem and that Democrats are using the term “affordability” to harm his reputation.
Above: Reporter Rachel Hirschheimer joins WGAL from the Washington Bureau with in-depth coverage of President Trump’s visit to Pennsylvania.
The president spoke during a rally in Mount Pocono in Monroe County on Tuesday.
“They use the word affordability, and that’s their only word. They say affordability, and everyone says, oh, that must mean Trump has high prices. No, our prices are coming down tremendously,” Trump said.
Alex Wong
President Trump speaks at Pennsylvania rally
The economy has shown resilience, with the stock market up this year and overall growth looking solid for the third quarter. The challenge for the president is how to address voter concerns about the economy while also claiming the economy is enjoying a historic boom.
Many Americans see prices of housing, groceries, electricity, and other basic needs swallowing their paychecks.
A recent poll by the AP-NORC Center found that only a third of American adults approve of Trump’s handling of the economy.
The Trump administration said it expects prices to decrease next year with more investments in artificial intelligence and manufacturing.
Inflation is also on the mind of the Federal Reserve, which is expected to announce a third straight cut to interest rates today amid an unstable job market.
Rally in Mount Pocono could affect the midterm elections
The rally in Mount Pocono, Monroe County, in Pennsylvania could play a crucial role in deciding control of the House in next year’s midterm elections.
The rally was held in a congressional district represented by freshman Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, a top target for Democrats, who won his seat in one of the nation’s closest races.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles recently stated on a conservative talk show that President Trump will be on the campaign trail next year to engage supporters who might otherwise sit out of congressional races, indicating that the midterms are a significant focus for the administration.