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Trump must level with the public to face down Dem fearmongering as the economy gains ground

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Post Editorial Board. (2026, October 1). Trump must level with the public to face down Dem fearmongering as the economy gains ground. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/opinion/trump-must-level-with-the-public-to-face-down-dem-fearmongering-as-the-economy-gains-ground/

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The article discusses recent economic improvements in the United States, including lower core inflation rates and revised GDP growth figures that are higher than initially reported. It suggests that these positive trends could benefit Republican candidates in upcoming elections if they effectively communicate how their policies contribute to economic stability and growth. The piece emphasizes the need for Republicans to acknowledge ongoing challenges while highlighting long-term benefits of current economic strategies, contrasting this with Democratic fearmongering tactics.

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The New York Post argues that positive economic reports could shift public perception ahead of November elections. Core inflation in August was just 3%, down from higher levels under the Biden administration. The Commerce Department revised GDP growth figures upward to 2.5% for the first quarter and 2.2% for the second, with preliminary data suggesting a nearly 3% growth for the third quarter. Business activity is strong, driven by increased corporate investment in AI and data centers, despite high costs for some consumers. The editorial suggests these economic improvements could counter Democratic rhetoric that aims to portray the economy negatively.

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Economic statistics don’t change anyone’s vote, but the realities behind the numbers do — so a steady barrage of good reports on inflation, jobs and growth could avert the Republican bloodbath most of the media are now gleefully anticipating in November. uncertain

most → change → November

Just the last week has brought word that core inflation came in surprisingly lower than expected, while the first and second quarters saw more economic growth than the feds originally calculated — and jobs are growing at a steady pace. asserted

jobs → bring → pace

Yes, filling up the tank still costs too much, and spot grocery prices such as beef remain painful — but core inflation hit just 3% in August, so it’s still coming down from the Bidenflation stratosphere, albeit not as fast as we’d all like. asserted

we → fill → stratosphere

Meanwhile, the latest federal data shows the economy accelerating, thanks to surging corporate investment and robust consumer spending. asserted

economy → show → investment

The Commerce Department revised its GDP growth figures up from 2.1% to 2.5% for the first quarter, and 1.5% to 2.2% for the second — and preliminary signs from July and August suggest the third quarter might near 3%. uncertain

quarter → revise → %

Business activity is booming at double-digit rates, driven by gross output gains that show real momentum across all stages of production — the reverse of what the “Trump’s war is killing the economy” crew insist. asserted

crew → boom → economy

It’s plain that heavy investment in AI and data centers are a big part of this — investment fueled by massive corporate borrowing, which seems to be driving up long-term bond yields, a pain for others hoping to borrow but a sign of robust long-term growth. asserted

which → ’ → growth

Best of all, this rising economy is lifting all boats: Poverty has dropped to a historic low while inflation-adjusted median household income hit a record high — all without the massive Biden-era handouts that triggered record price hikes. asserted

that → rise → hikes

None of this makes for an easy Republican campaign message: Telling people their angst is just wrong never works. asserted

angst → make → people

GOP candidates, and President Donald Trump on his barnstorming tour, need to show they’re looking out for the average Jane and Joe and set out how his deals with other nations and Republicans’ pro-growth, pro-jobs policies are paying off. asserted

deals → need → nations

Admit that the big payoff isn’t obvious now, but that regular Americans will see it soon. asserted

Americans → admit → it

Give Republicans a bit more time; don’t elect the Democrats now running on all-out fear — because they’ll “save” us by once again choking off growth for real. asserted

they → give → growth

Trump must level with the public to face down Dem fearmongering as the economy gains ground

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