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Trump and Republicans can win the ‘affordability’ battle — here’s how

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What a paradox: Almost all US economic indicators are strong today, and America’s economy is the envy of the world — yet consumers, stressed by gas prices at almost $4.50 a gallon, are in a bad mood.

That’s why Republicans need to go bold and sell the good news about President Donald Trump’s economy to voters. 

After all, median household incomes jumped to an all-time-high of $87,500 in 2025, while poverty rates fell to an all-time low.

The latest jobs numbers show very low numbers of firings and layoffs, and record low sign-ups for unemployment benefits, as manufacturing and construction surge.

The Energy Department just announced that domestic oil production is at all-time record levels, thanks to Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” policies.

Meanwhile the 401(k) plans held by more than 100 million Americans, a useful gauge of household wealth, are up an average of $25,000 — after losing $24,000, in real terms, under former President Joe Biden.

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