Recent op-ed for Newsweek, former President Donald Trump aims to win over younger voters by underscoring the challenges and rising costs of American life under President Joe Biden’s administration.
In a piece reported by the Conservative Brief on Thursday, November 30, 2023, Trump responds to a survey showing increased support among traditionally Democratic-leaning younger demographics.
The op-ed kicks off with Trump citing poll results indicating a lead over Biden among voters aged 18 to 34, highlighting the rejection of what he terms Biden’s “reign of failure, incompetence, and corruption.”
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Accompanying the op-ed is a photo collage of President Joe Biden on the left and former President Donald Trump on the right.
Trump draws a sharp economic comparison between his tenure and Biden’s, asserting that he oversaw the creation of the “strongest and most prosperous economy” in global history. He claims an increase in average annual incomes by $6,000, with low inflation under 2 percent and gas prices around $1.87 per gallon in various parts of the country.
The former president contends that household wealth rose, especially for the bottom 50 percent of earners, during his term. He pivots to criticize the current administration, blaming the “failed Biden agenda” for issues like inflation, high prices, soaring interest rates, unaffordable housing, and increased crime affecting young Americans.
Trump highlights economic decline under Biden, stating that real incomes decreased by $7,400 per family, gas prices reached as high as $7 per gallon, cumulative inflation hit 18 percent, and mortgage rates surged to seven percent, making homeownership unattainable for many.
Trump accuses Biden of a “war on energy,” claiming that elements of the “Green New Deal” led to increased costs in oil and gas-powered items. He argues that new car prices surged nearly 30 percent since he left office, making it challenging for ordinary Americans to afford a new car.
Concluding the op-ed, Trump outlines his plans if re-elected, promising to rapidly rebuild the economy, address inflation, increase energy production, reduce government spending, and bring down interest rates.
He asserts that these measures would enable young people to afford starting families, buying homes, and planning for a prosperous future. Trump pledges to restore “law and order” in American cities and tackle issues like drug overdoses and addiction.
In his final words, Trump calls on American voters to bring about a return to “peace, prosperity, and strength,” asserting that young people would benefit the most from this change. The op-ed paints a stark contrast between Trump’s economic policies during his presidency and what he perceives as the negative impact of Biden’s administration on the economic prospects and dreams of young Americans.
