Trump's Doing Great Things for the Economy. Why Won't GOPers Say So?

Midterm season intensifies with the very survival of America's first-world nationhood on the line.

Joseph Ford Cotto | May 26, 2026

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.

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