The Truth About Trump’s Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) says President Donald Trump is rebuilding an economy that Democrats and Joe Biden left “seriously broken” after years of reckless spending, high inflation, and failed leadership.
Biden’s Spending “Original Sin” Crushed the Middle Class
Appearing on Fox News Sunday, Emmer tore into Biden’s $2 trillion American Rescue Plan, calling it “the original sin” that ignited the worst inflation crisis in 40 years.
“Democrats pumped $2 trillion into the economy,” Emmer said. “That spending spree triggered double-digit inflation and crushed working families. President Trump inherited that broken system—and he’s fixing it.”
Trump’s Policies Are Driving Down Prices and Restoring Stability
Emmer credited Trump’s economic leadership for lower gas prices, cheaper groceries, and easing energy costs. Under Trump, Americans are finally seeing relief at the pump and the grocery store—with gas prices now at their lowest level in five years.
“The economy was seriously broken by Joe Biden and the Democrats,” Emmer said. “Now President Trump is turning it around.”
He also blasted Democrats for refusing to rein in government waste.
“We gave Democrats a clean resolution in September to keep the government funded,” he said. “Their response? Demand another $1.5 trillion in reckless spending. It’s the same failed policy that wrecked the economy under Biden—but President Trump is putting America back on track.”
Media Narrative “Completely False” — GOP Momentum Is Building
Despite mainstream media spin, Emmer said Democrats’ local election wins mean nothing.
“That narrative about Tuesday night is completely false,” he said. “Democrats only won where we expected them to.”
Emmer pointed to major Republican victories in New Jersey and New York, including Nassau County, where the GOP county executive was re-elected by more than 11 points—a clear sign of shifting voter confidence.
“These local wins prove President Trump is fixing affordability,” Emmer said. “Republicans will not only hold the House—we’re going to expand our majorities in 2026.”
Republicans Focused on Real Solutions, Not Empty Rhetoric
When asked about the gender gap among younger women, Emmer said Republicans win on policy, not politics.
“Our policies are better,” he said. “As the economy improves, voters will see the difference. We’ll hold the House, and the Senate will do well too.”
The Bottom Line: Trump Is Restoring Prosperity and Common Sense
From energy independence to grocery affordability, Americans are seeing the return of Trump-era economic stability—and rejecting Biden’s inflation nightmare.
President Trump’s leadership is delivering what Washington elites couldn’t: real relief for middle-class families, lower prices, and stronger paychecks.
“We will finish what the American people elected Donald J. Trump to do,” Emmer promised.
