US president talks up economy amid outrage over Minnesota killings
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US president talks up economy amid outrage over Minnesota killings
"Today, after just one year of President Trump, our economy is booming, incomes are rising, investment is soaring, inflation has been defeated. Our border is closed totally closed and America is respected all over the world, Trump said in the speech."
"Trump delivered his speech amid a growing backlash to his immigration crackdown in neighbouring Minnesota, warning that a Democratic Party victory in November's midterm elections would lead to very bad things. If we lose the midterms, you'll lose so many of the things that we're talking about, so many of the assets that we're talking about, so many of the tax cuts that we're talking about, Trump said."
"Trump also rebuffed criticism that his administration had failed to properly address cost-of-living concerns, accusing Democrats of inflating the issue for political reasons. It's a word that they came up with: affordability'. Every time you hear the word, remember, they are the ones who caused the problem, Trump said, falsely claiming that his administration had brought down grocery prices and had"
Donald Trump highlighted economic achievements, claiming a booming economy, rising incomes, soaring investment, defeated inflation, and a closed border. He pointed to a record-high stock market and linked gains to tax cuts and tariffs. He cited a $70m Deere & Co investment as proof of economic momentum. He warned that a Democratic midterm victory would jeopardize tax cuts, assets, and program gains. He faced growing backlash over immigration enforcement and two fatal shootings by federal agents. He dismissed Democratic critiques of affordability, accusing opponents of politicizing cost-of-living concerns while asserting grocery prices had fallen.
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