White House Tells Fox News Trump Will Unveil Cost-of-Living Plans, Blames Biden for Crisis
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday morning on Fox News that President Trump will make “a few new policy announcements” at tonight’s State of the Union address to tackle what she called an “affordability crisis that Joe Biden created one year ago.” The remark sets up a direct comparison between the Biden and Trump economic records just as Trump prepares to deliver a national address focused on the economy.
Leavitt’s characterization ties Biden directly to current cost-of-living concerns, even though Biden left the presidency about a year ago and affordability challenges preceded that administration. According to Fox News Digital, the White House has signaled Trump will highlight economic progress and outline agenda items for working families at the speech. Fox News reporting notes the address will emphasize tax cuts, drug price efforts and other cost-related themes.
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However, Leavitt’s specific claim that Biden “created” the affordability crisis over the past year is not independently supported by available data or reporting. The White House has not detailed what the new affordability policy announcements will be before the address.
Leavitt has been the subject of fact-checks for previous inaccurate claims, including unrelated statements about spending and tariffs.
For hours before the SOTU, the Trump administration’s messaging has centered on economic achievements and future plans, underscoring political stakes for both parties on cost-of-living issues.
Tonight’s State of the Union is expected to clarify what policy changes, if any, the White House will formally announce.
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