At the first stop on his affordability tour, Trump mocks affordability
MOUNT POCONO, Pa. — He had charts that he read from, touting economic data. The stage around him was filled with signs reading, “Lower Prices Bigger Paychecks.” He introduced Pennsylvanians who he said had more take-home pay because of his policies.
But if he was supposed to launch a speaking tour to clearly connect with Americans struggling with higher prices and stagnant wages, President Donald Trump didn’t hesitate to veer off course.
He mocked the word “affordability,” touted how high the stock market had risen, and said Americans didn’t need so many pencils. He launched into a number of digressions to disparage the country of Somalia, the concept of climate change and the news media in the back of the room.
Trump spoke from a 1,200-capacity ballroom at the Mount Airy Resort and Casino in the Pocono Mountains for what White House officials have suggested would be a kickoff to promote Trump’s economic policies — and an attempt to wrangle an issue that become a political liability ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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It's all a big joke to him. He doesn't realize the joke's on him.
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