Weekly Talking Points, 11/18/25

As Americans Cry Out for Relief, Out-of-Touch Billionaire President “Doesn’t Want to Hear About the Affordability”

Trump is disregarding Americans’ top concern, saying he doesn’t “want to hear about” affordability despite polling showing that nearly two-thirds of voters think Trump has made the economy worse.

• 1 in 4 U.S. households are living paycheck to paycheck.

• Manufacturing and small business employment continues to shrink and October saw the highest number of job cuts in over two decades.

• Consumer sentiment fell for the fourth consecutive month — its second-lowest level on record.

• The career prospects for recent graduates are bleak and employers rate the job market as the worst since the start of the COVID pandemic.

• As Americans get ready for the holiday season, the cost of living is top of mind.

• Trump’s tariffs are expected to raise the cost of Christmas trees and decorations.

• According to early business earnings reports, holiday shoppers are spending less and bargain hunting.

• To make matters worse, retail job postings for the holidays have also continued to fall.

• Fox News recently suggested families shouldn’t buy gifts for grandparents to cut costs

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