Republican strategist Scott Jennings asked Democrat Marilyn Strickland of Washington on Thursday why Americans should trust Democrats on inflation after the spikes during the Biden administration.
Democrats have criticized President Donald Trump for the high prices, particularly the egg prices that doubled since November 2023. According to To the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, culling Tens of millions of chickens in response to the outbreak of bird flu. Jennings scoffed when Strickland insisted that Democrats could defeat the cost of living. (Related: Scott Jennings speaks to David Axelrod Dems’ strategy to defend all federal workers destined to fail)
“Why do Americans trust Democrats and cut their living costs in the past four years?” Jennings asked Strickland, who replied, “We created more jobs.”
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“No, no, the cost of living. You raised it. You said Trump wasn’t offering. I just want to know why you should trust Democrats who surged inflation in the end – what – why do I trust you? Why do I trust you?” Jennings said.
Consumer Price Index (CPI) strike After then-President Joe Biden signed the law to multiple spending initiatives, including $1.9 trillion, the four-year high of 9% in June 2022. American rescue planin spite of caveat That inflation could rise. Prices rose more than 20% while Biden took office.
Strickland and former Biden campaign staffer Ashley Allison both tried to stack up at Jennings. Strickland attacks government efficiency (DOGE). Presidential Order.
“Donald Trump is president. He has committed to cutting his living expenses. He is cutting jobs across the board from civil servants who have to support his family,” Strickland replied, Jennings. Do you want more government jobs? ”
“No, in fact, I really want a job that helps people. Do you know what civil servants are doing? They keep our air clean. They keep our water clean. They keep our food safe – don’t get me in the way,” Strickland shot back, and Jennings said, “They fund everything to receive taxpayer money.” (Related: “They’re Finding Things”: Scott Jennings tells CNN hosts how Trump, Musk, “sue a lawsuit” for Doge)
Allison, Strickland and “CNN Newsnight” host Abby Phillip all defended government officials and then scored points even if he spoke on him.
“It’s a democratic plan, it’s an increase in government jobs,” he said.
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