Trump Claims US Economic Improvement Amidst Public Criticism of Living Conditions
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, President Donald Trump, during a campaign stop in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, claimed his policies have lowered living expenses and set the U.S. economy on a path to recovery. However, many residents countered his statements, citing persistent economic hardships.
Trump, speaking ahead of the midterm elections, blamed the current economic challenges on the previous administration under Joe Biden. He emphasized that his measures, including tariff revenue increases, reduced drug prices, and new fiscal policies, would soon benefit the public.
Local residents highlighted rising costs of housing, groceries, and utilities. Dayja Bryant, a 26-year-old factory worker, described the difficulty of covering rent and daily expenses, especially ahead of the holiday season. Small business owners also noted declining purchasing power, with some customers resorting to selling personal assets to make ends meet.
