Families are still waiting for the winning and prosperity promised by Donald Trump. Eight months after taking office, economic data consistently show that Trump’s economic chaos is costing jobs and driving up prices on all necessities.
The latest Consumer Price Index report shows what families already feel every day: under Donald Trump, the price of life’s essentials keeps climbing. CPI for all items rose in August, and in the last year, prices for all items increased 2.9%.
Prices for the basics like shelter, food, and energy have all gone up during Trump’s first year in office. One thing is clear: families are being crushed by Trump’s reckless economic policies.
These aren’t luxuries; they’re the basic necessities, and families are paying more every month while Trump’s tariffs and trade wars keep fueling inflation.
While families struggle to pay for groceries, rent, and gas, Trump and Congressional Republicans are handing billionaires more wealth, shredding Social Security, slashing veterans’ benefits, and starving food assistance programs.
“Trump promised relief, but families are paying more every day for groceries, gas, and rent. Republicans who support him don’t care as long as they get invited to Trump’s White House patio and can rub elbows with his billionaire friends,” said American Bridge 21st Century spokesperson Brandon Weathersby. “Trump and Republicans keep lying about the economy and shrugging off rising prices, pretending they don’t see the pain they’re inflicting on their own constituents. In next year’s midterm elections, voters won’t forget how Republicans put billionaires ahead of the people they’re supposed to serve.”
Published: Sep 11, 2025 | Last Modified: Sep 15, 2025