CHICAGO — On Wednesday night, Dec. 17, 2025, Donald Trump spent 18 minutes boasting that he’s delivering on the economy, despite the fact that all he’s delivered is higher prices, stagnant wage growth, and extreme uncertainty for American families. And the Illinois GOP is letting him get away with it. “Donald Trump’s primetime address celebrating his failing economy was an insult to the millions of Americans spending more than ever on their groceries, electric bills, and health care,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “The truth is Trump doesn’t care how much working people spend at the grocery store. He cares about the corporations and secret donors funding his new ballroom.” The numbers speak for themselves: Energy prices are up 13% since Trump took office. Wage growth is at its lowest point since May 2021. Consumer debt is at an all-time high. Unemployment is at a four-year high, as of Nov. 2025. Grocery prices have increased overall si…
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December 18, 2025 at 06:20AM
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