🇺🇸 The Affordability Crisis: American Citizens Last?
🇺🇸 The Affordability Crisis: American Citizens Last? Trump and GOP promised “America First!” The promise of the "America First" agenda and a pledge to lower costs rings hollow for millions of Americans now caught in an accelerating affordability crisis. While the current administration prioritized massive tax cuts and championed cuts to vital social programs, the reality on the ground is punishing: Low wages remain stagnant even as the cost of living continues to surge. Inflation, currently running at 3.0% annually for the 12 months ending September 2025, continues to drive up prices for essentials like shelter, medical care, and food. Compounding this pain, the administration has enacted major legislation that is forecast to cut over $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade. These cuts—which impose new work requirements and restrict eligibility—are set to strip health coverage from millions and reduce cruci...