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The three ways Trump is shafting his base

It’s the economy, stupid

Robert Reich
Jul 22, 2025
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Friends,

Trump is shafting his base economically in three ways most Trump voters don’t see or know. It’s important that they do.

Prices are rising

The Consumer Price Index has risen 2.7 percent from a year earlier. That’s the fastest pace since February. The trend is worrying, especially for working-class consumers who have to sacrifice a larger portion o…

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