Posted on 05/27/2026 9:12:57 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
With the stakes dizzily high, President Donald J. Trump has delivered a series of bold, concrete economic actions that cut real costs for everyday families. He has paid attention to key domestic priorities.
Republican leaders have generally failed to spotlight these achievements. This leaves Democrats free to dominate the conversation while public polls show persistent low approval for Trump on economic issues.
Such an oversight is not minor. It borders on tragic at this pivotal juncture, when a Democratic win would likely accelerate the nation's slide from superpower status.
Consider the direct relief on household essentials. Trump ended Biden-Harris-era restrictions on refrigerants used in refrigerators and air conditioners. These prior mandates had inflated expenses for moving and keeping perishable items, which translated into higher prices at checkout for food and daily necessities.
By revising the 2023 Technology Transitions Rule, Trump extended deadlines for certain hydrofluorocarbons and broadened options for cheaper alternatives. The President also moved to fix the 2024 Emissions Reduction and Reclamation Rule. It demanded burdensome leak repairs across most large refrigeration setups, thereby raising consumer prices.
These adjustments deliver broad benefits.
Supermarkets gain breathing room. Home cooling systems become more affordable to maintain. Semiconductor production and medical logistics see reduced overhead, which flows downstream to families. Overall, the package saves Americans $2.4 billion.
Revisions under the Technology Transitions Rule protect more than 350,000 skilled positions, generate over $900 million in total relief with more than $800 million specifically for grocery retailers, and contribute to downward pressure on food costs everywhere.
Separate estimates project up to $1.5 billion in savings for transporters handling refrigerated products including groceries. This forms one piece of a larger effort to restore American greatness.
Trump recently expanded Small Business Administration lending capacity by raising combined 7(a) and 504 limits to $10 million.
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Most people vote with their wallets at the pumps and at the grocery stores.
So long as the stock market and my invested funds are rising faster I don’t give a hensway.
Tax code still is too steep and we have a $1.5 trillion structural deficit. Wages are not keeping up to prices……gas price went up $2 per gallon because Trump war. …pulling defeat from the jaws of victory.
Anyone who uses the phrase “Trump’s war,” is too ignorant to heed.
Gasoline is almost $5 per gallon. What happened to “drill, baby drill?” RIDICULOUS,,!
For example. We’ve uncovered dozens of instances of fraud amounting to $billions. Every few days one will be mentioned. The dummies should accumulate one master list of all the fraudulent cases and bullet point each of them with a grand total. Air this on tv with the message, Wake Up America.
I’ve sent dozens of ideas to Ted Cruz, Stephen Miller, Trump. Result: NOTHING. Trump says he wants to get the word out. He should find a marketing resource that will do the job.
I most certainly could be wrong but US oil / gasoline producers, as private companies, can simply opt to export their production rather than sell it domestically. I mean for them it makes sense right, increase domestic profits through scarcity while at the time exporting more product at a market premium. Again, I don’t know much, just a thought.
Most of the major US refineries are set up to run heavy crude oil.Most of the oil produced in the US is lighter crude oil that cannot be used in those refineries.
People see all their bills going up..
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You will never convince them about the “great things” about the economy.
Yep, “Republican leaders” would get spanked by their constituents if they went on a bragging campaign right now...consumer sentiment at all time lows (even lower than the Carter years):
Date Table:
https://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/files/tbmics.pdf
Data Chart:
https://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/files/chicsh.pdf
Trying to take a victory lap when prices for gas and groceries are sky high and when a lot of people in banking and in tech have been laid off or never hired in the first place due to AI would be a very foolish thing to do right now.
Netanyahu prodded him into it, I’d say he owns it. Miriam Adelson didn’t give him hundreds of millions for nothing in return.
Kitchen table issues which people pay a lot of attention to are not solved and gas prices are high.
May be good for the wealthy, but not for everyone.
when even stupid people see a 25% increase in the cost of living, it’s kinda hard to defend it no matter how good of bullshitter you are!!
not up $2 near me, Approx 50 cents. Most people waste so much money on coffees, take out, impulse purchases, entertainment etc,. The gas price is nothing if people would just spend wisely.
My gas went up about 70 cents a gallon. While I have always been conscientious about gas usage, many others are not. I grew up during the oil crisis in the 70’s and remember the gas lines. We were dirt poor at that time. There was no frivolous spending AT ALL. ALL errands were planned out and mapped out ahead to make the best use of gas. I still do that to this day.
There are so many ways to tighten your belts, and still have fun. Cooking at home from scratch is not only costs less, it’s better for you. Use fresh ingredients if you can, not processed foods. Your body will thank you.
Let's be honest. Only about 27+30% of the electorate love Trump. The winning margin that he picked up in the 2024 election were those people who remembered how good the economy was during his first term.
Most of those people think the economy absolutely sucks right now. If you want to urinate on their legs and tell them it's raining, then fine. But it's not going to work.
The Bond Market Is Screaming… and Nobody’s Listening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv1iTNBuYzs
$250 Oil & 11% Inflation, Worst Case in 2026 – Ed Dowd
https://usawatchdog.com/250-oil-11-inflation-worst-case-in-2026-ed-dowd/
Home Depot issues dire warning on housing market, economy
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/home-depot-issues-warning-housing-053300208.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7qFEp1SYAg
Inflation is EXACTLY Following the 70’s - But They Can’t Afford it This Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=833AGPTeqRM
Housing Market Has a New Problem: Surging Mortgage Rates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqOFhUcE3w0
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