Victor Davis Hanson discusses the economic situation in the U. S. as of December 2025, focusing on inflation, affordability, and the contrasting narratives of the Trump and Biden administrations. It highlights political strategies, public perception, and the economic impacts of each administration's policies.
1. Democratic Narrative on Affordability: The Democrats have adopted an "affordability" approach as a critique against Trump's economic management, despite the inflation problems stemming from their own policies during Biden’s presidency.
2. Biden's Inflation Record: Under Biden, inflation rose significantly, doubling gas prices from Trump's administration and contributing to an overall 21.5% inflation rate over four years. This shifted public sentiment, leading Trump to win the 2024 election by focusing on affordability.
3. Recent Economic Developments: Although Trump began his new term seeing inflation at 3% without drastic immediate corrections, the left’s criticism of his handling of affordability has resurfaced. Although inflation under Trump was lower than Biden’s average, public impatience for economic relief persisted.
4. Economic Initiatives: Trump aimed to stimulate the economy through deregulation, tax cuts, and increasing U. S. fossil fuel production. These policies were expected to yield positive effects by mid-2026.
5. Politics vs. Economics: Despite economic initiatives, the administration failed to effectively communicate the underlying complexities of the economy and how Trump's efforts would remediate Biden's impact. Public concern over affordability gained traction not only from economic conditions but also from perceptions of foreign policy interest overshadowing domestic issues.
6. Future Political Risks: The approaching midterm elections posed a risk for Trump’s agenda, with potential Democratic victories threatening to stall his economic reforms and lead to political challenges including impeachment.
7. Communication Strategy Needed: The article suggests that Trump should focus more on clearly contrasting data between his economic record and Biden's, using detailed facts related to inflation, gas prices, and job growth to effectively counter Democratic narratives.
To support the GOP and continue the economic recovery, the Trump administration must prioritize a unified message on economic progress while addressing the public’s concerns about affordability. As time progresses towards the midterm elections, effective communication strategies focusing on economic outcomes will be crucial for the Trump administration's success.
https://amgreatness.com/2025/12/15/its-affordability-stupid/
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