In a recent interview with TIME Magazine, President-elect Donald Trump shared his thoughts on tackling one of the most pressing economic issues for Americans: grocery prices. While optimistic about achieving this goal, Trump acknowledged that bringing down the skyrocketing cost of living would be a significant challenge.
During his campaign, Trump often criticized the Biden administration for the rising costs of essentials, including groceries. He vowed to ease the financial burden on everyday Americans by lowering these costs through economic reforms. However, in his “Person of the Year” interview, Trump admitted that the task would be far from simple.
“Look, they got them up. I’d like to bring them down,” Trump said. “It’s hard to bring things down once they’re up. You know, it’s very hard. But I think that they will.”
Despite the difficulty, Trump expressed optimism, citing energy policies and supply chain improvements as key factors that could contribute to reducing grocery prices over time.
Trump’s plan to address inflation and rising costs revolves around bolstering domestic energy production and fixing supply chain inefficiencies. He believes these measures will create downward pressure on prices across various sectors, including groceries.
“I think energy is going to bring them down. I think a better supply chain is going to bring them down,” Trump explained.
The former president has long been an advocate for energy independence, frequently arguing that lowering energy costs could ripple through the economy, reducing expenses for businesses and consumers alike.
When asked whether failing to lower grocery costs would define his presidency as a failure, Trump dismissed the notion. He highlighted the inherent difficulty of reversing inflationary trends once prices have risen but remained confident that broader economic policies would yield positive results.
Trump’s comments underscore the challenges faced by any administration trying to combat inflation—a complex issue influenced by global markets, domestic policies, and unforeseen events like supply chain disruptions or geopolitical tensions.
The interview also shed light on Trump’s broader priorities as he prepares to take office. Among his top goals are pardoning some January 6 defendants, implementing mass deportations, and pursuing other policies he believes align with the pulse of the nation.
Reflecting on his political victory, Trump credited his success to understanding the concerns of everyday Americans. “I don’t think [Democrats] got the feel of the country,” he remarked, emphasizing his connection with voters’ frustrations and aspirations.
The issue of grocery prices is closely tied to broader economic concerns, including inflation. Over the past few years, Americans have felt the pinch of higher costs for staples like eggs, milk, and bread. Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic, coupled with geopolitical factors like the war in Ukraine, have exacerbated the situation.
Trump’s acknowledgment of these challenges signals a pragmatic approach to addressing the issue. While he remains hopeful about lowering prices, he also seems aware of the long-term effort required to make a tangible impact.
Trump’s emphasis on energy policy reflects a cornerstone of his economic agenda. By increasing domestic oil and gas production, he aims to reduce energy costs, which could, in turn, lower transportation and production costs for goods.
Improving the supply chain is another critical focus. During the pandemic, bottlenecks at ports and shortages of labor highlighted vulnerabilities in the system. Trump’s administration plans to invest in infrastructure and workforce development to ensure a more resilient supply chain.
While Trump is optimistic about his ability to tackle grocery prices, his comments also suggest a balancing act between managing public expectations and pursuing long-term solutions. By framing the issue as a difficult but achievable goal, he sets the stage for a presidency focused on gradual progress rather than immediate results.
As Americans look to the future, the promise of economic relief remains a key concern. Trump’s plans to address grocery prices and other cost-of-living issues will likely be a defining element of his presidency, shaping public opinion and political discourse in the years to come.
Just like when Biden overturned every successful policy Trump made in his first term, he needs to, in turn, overturn every DISASTER Biden imposed on all of America!
Exactly Richard Young! Doing the Opposite of the evil Biden/Harris admin is what is needed!
Biden was only seeking to enslave American Citizens!
Biden and Harris serve Satan but the incoming Trump administration serve God and the People!
President Trump is exactly right, and you can bet that the Communist Democrat voters will blame President Trump on the high cost of food prices and not what the Communist Anti-American Joe Biden did.
What President Trump said, “It’s going to be a challenge to bring prices down”.
Brother Lawrence, you and Millions of other Americans know that the Illegitimate bastard and bitch administration knew exactly what they were doing to crush the economy and starve out Americans for power and riches while taxpayers money paid for their extravagant Mansions, Yachts, utilities, and vacations while they dine on expensive foods and watch Americans eat less because of the high cost of beef, pork, chicken etc. leaving We The People to take 2 and 3 jobs to pay for fuel and mortgage and utilities.
Just like when the Illegitimate, illegal Kenyan born Anti-American Communist homosexual Muslim Barack Hussein Obama went on national television and told the American Citizens, “you’ll have to tighten your belt”. Then gave himself a Payraise.!
Now the Communist Administration received the votes to send Ukraine another $6-billion taxpayers money.!
I truly believe $billions of that money are being diverted to overseas banks in each of those Communist Bastards and Bitches accounts. How else are they able to buy 2-3-4 Mansions and Yachts and personal aircraft.?
Their all liars and thieves and President Trump should put together an investigation to find out where all that money has truly gone.
If I were President Trump I wouldn’t let this go since they have put him through Hell since his Presidency in 2016 and during the time he wasn’t in office and his being shot during his campaign on up until his 2nd election of 2024.
I say seize their assets, drain their bank accounts and place them in prison or follow the Constitution and have them shot for high Treason.
That would be a warning to any future Communist Democrats who think they can enrich yourselves through steeling taxpayers money and weaponizing the FBI, CIA, ATF and the IRS.
What do you think of my thoughts on this.?
Sorry, that’s enrich themselves.
Michael Smith my Brother; I couldn’t say it any better and it’s like you read my own thoughts because everything you said is how I see it without any doubt! They’re all riding the “Gravy Train” and “Robbing America and We the People Blind,” the actual “Fleecing of America” to break the back of this once “Greatest Nation on Earth” that’s been reduced to a shambles and insane joke around the globe “having lost the hard earned respect and honor” it had, which was paid for by the “blood and treasure of all those before us who served and gave their best to build up this Nation under God,” to protect and serve the nation and citizens; while in stark contrast these “despotic evil condemned souls” who have no consciences to speak of do all they can to tear it apart as long as they get $Millions or $Billions in their own hidden accounts on top of their legit one’s!!! All the while they’re killing “We the People off as Garbage” which that demonic influenced Biden called us all!
Righteous Indignation (Real Anger) can be appropriate according to Scriptures and we are to “hate what is evil” so I’m admitting that I’m Pissed Off which is both sad but fitting because we Citizens are made to feel this way by our own government officials; that have lied, cheated and stolen so much from the Citizens and this beautiful land we call our home, and they’ve even murdered some of us in order to get their own way! They are beyond “total gluttony” and into “absolute EVIL!”
Galatians 5:19-21NIV “19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Our enemies within have fanned the flames of such evils to create confusion, hate and madness to keep us all off balance; to “divide and conquer!”
These despotic Bitches and Bastards doing all this harm are so far removed from these words from God as they worship evil!
Romans 12:8-10 “8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. 9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.”
But our human anger I know can trip us up and we must be very careful when angry to not allow the father of all lies to find opportunity to trip us up by our own foolishness; “remain cool calm and collected and in the Spirit as best we can at all times,” in order to be ready to act “in accordance with God’s will!”
James 1:19-20 NIV “19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
Ephesians 4:26-27 NIV “26 In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.”
Yes my brother we have so much to be angry about but the Devil is laughing all the while at us while we suffer, and wants to see more and more mayhem and madness, so that many will let their emotions run rampant doing themselves in, and thereby hurt so many others in the process! This is the reality I have to focus on and keep praying that I can handle it well enough to serve our Lord better than I have, and to be ready for whatever God’s will is for me to abide by!
Morality and integrity are at an all-time low and this planet is full of material greed and hate toward others combined with material lust and gluttony like never before; while most who are falling away are only interested in finding ways to take more than they already have taken, just like Biden has done and is doing! That is what any of us could be “if we allow those desires and forces to permeate our being and take hold of our consciences and subsequently souls!” We’re in “the fight of all fights” I do believe as in the “End Time” is not far off, “the human race and this world have grown darker and more derelict” than it or we can take much longer, the proof is all around us daily!
The Devil is working overtime to cause any of us to stumble and fail; so we have to have “The Armor of God” on at all times!
Ephesians 6:10-18 NIV (The Armor of God) “10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Amen.
God bless you and yours.
Brother in-Christ Jesus-Lawrence
Thank you Brother!
Brother, Ephesians is exactly who I am.
I’ve had the ArchAngel Michael on my side when I should have been killed so many times as a Texas, Peace Officer especially when the time a drug trafficker could have split my head open with an ax but Michael told me to turn to the left and that’s when I got the drop on him sort of speak.
Yes, I will take up the shield and yes I will fight my enemies of Satan.
I have no problem using a firearm since the day I was shot in El Paso back in 1984 but I was told my time was not up.
Yes I’m angry as Hell but I have no intention of turning a blind eye on God Almighty.
I was saved from dieing several times over because I have a purpose on Earth, and that purpose is coming very soon. And you know exactly what I mean.
God Bless you Brother and yours too.
The stark difference here between Trump and Biden is that Trump is telling you like it is, and offering some potential solutions to the problems that he wants to try ! Biden blamed it all on Trump, and offered nothing to help the problem, while Kamala said that she couldnt think of anything she would do different ! At least Trump will try SOMETHING….
So it is Ted! The difference between night and day! One path leads to more darkness and destruction while the other at the very least seeks the light and truth! Truth or lies that is the choice; trying to do what is right vs. doing what is clearly wrong! It’s as simple as having a conscience or not having one; he who does have one and listens to it only wanting to try doing his or her best to do only what they know in their heart is good follows God’s will!
James 4:16-17 “As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil. 17Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.”
Genesis 4:6-7 “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? 7If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.”
Brother Michael, yes I do remember what you told me about how you’re serving the Lord, thank you for bringing it to the fore and yes I do know what you mean about “your time not being up” and “having a purpose in God’s plan,” which I do personally understand or truly appreciate; because “He only allows something to happen or not happen” if it is according to “His overall plan and will to protect and save His own.”
Romans 8:27-29 “And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 29For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.”
John 10:13-15 “The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. 14I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, 15just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.”
Yes I say I do see what God has said and is doing as some of His children are being “shaped and conformed by His Holy Spirit” through it all to shine forth in the darkness of this fallen world; all who love God must be mindful of these words the Lord has given to us!
John 14:30 Amplified Bible “I will not speak with you much longer, for the ruler of the world (Satan) is coming. And he has no claim on Me [no power over Me nor anything that he can use against Me];”
Lucifer already played his hand being now truly condemned and said to God Almighty clearly what will bring his everlasting punishment for himself and all those who follow evil.
Isaiah 14:13 Amplified Bible “But you said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit on the mount of assembly In the remote parts of the north.
2 Corinthians 4:3-5 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.
This is the place that the current world has arrived.
Romans 1:27-29 “Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. 28Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. 29They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips,”
Right now the world is subjected to a reprobate mind and corrupted heart, by so many being led to perdition!
The globalist elite are attempting to play “three dimensional chess” with the human race having the father of all lies as their prompter or “general,” in order to “preemptively enslave the planet and bring on totalitarian control” by which the Antichrist will take over complete control (mark of the beast) and subdue humanity in order to bring it or as many souls as possible to hell!
Absolutely right how you along with all of the true servants and warriors for God cannot and “will not turn a blind eye” to God Almighty! Amen.
All glory and honor to Him, Jesus Christ our Lord, Savior and Redeemer; in whom we place all of our hope and faith; trusting in Him alone!
Thank you Jesus!
Amen.
God bless you and yours Brother Michael.
A Blessed Christmas with much Peace and Happiness to Y’all!
Brother in-Christ Jesus-Lawrence
Thank you brother Lawrence, and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours.
And it’s not Happy Holidays and so I don’t care who it offends by saying
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
I chuckle in good heart, as usual we are “definitely” on the same page Michael!
Thank you very much, and I’ll never be offended by your saying have a very “Merry Christmas” as I of course know you won’t be by my saying the same to you!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Politics$46 Billion Left? White House Staff Ordered to Use It Before Trump Returns!Avatar photoJimmy ParkerDecember 14, 2024105
When you think it can’t get any more absurd, here comes the Biden administration with one final cash grab. The White House has essentially turned on the “everything must go” sale, urging staff to burn through every available dollar before Trump returns to the Oval Office. It’s like watching a bunch of teenagers with mom and dad’s credit card on a spring break shopping spree.
Jeff Zients’ Last Hurrah: Spend It All!
White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, with all the urgency of a man fleeing a burning building, sent a memo to White House staffers telling them to “obligate as much funding as possible” before Biden’s presidency ends. Yes, that’s a real quote. Translation? Spend every penny legally allowed before Trump shows up to lock the vault.
According to Zients, Biden’s team has already spent 98% of the available funding through October. But like that friend who’s “almost” done with their diet before they see dessert, they’re not quite ready to stop. Zients told staffers to aim for that last 2% — a mere $46 billion — still up for grabs in the 2025 fiscal year.
Where’s the Money Going?
So where is this mountain of taxpayer cash headed? Unsurprisingly, it’s being funneled into Biden’s greatest legislative “accomplishments” (if you want to call them that):
COVID-19 Stimulus ($1.9 trillion)
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ($1.2 trillion)
CHIPS and Science Act ($52 billion)
Inflation Reduction Act ($1.2 trillion)
Do the math, and that’s about $5 trillion in spending. Now they’re scraping the bottom of the barrel to keep the cash flowing even after Biden’s gone. Zients wants to make sure this “spend-a-palooza” extends well into Trump’s first year. It’s a parting gift wrapped with a bow of red tape and stuffed with bureaucratic waste.
What’s the Rush?
Here’s the kicker: this spending blitz is no accident. This isn’t about “finishing the job” or “delivering for the American people.” No, this is about forcing Trump’s hand. By locking in all these funds, they’re trying to create legal and political obstacles for the next administration.
Trump’s already vowed to claw it all back. But it’s a lot harder to pull funds out of active projects than to prevent them from being spent in the first place. It’s the equivalent of a kid eating all the Halloween candy in one night so his little brother can’t have any.
Judges, Gaza, and “Milestones”
It’s not just cash they’re cramming through the pipeline. Zients also made it clear that his team’s other “concrete goals” include:
Confirming judges: Expect a mad dash to shove as many judicial appointments through as possible.
Negotiating a Gaza ceasefire: Because if there’s one thing the Biden administration’s known for, it’s its “success” in the Middle East (insert sarcasm here).
Continuing aid to Ukraine: Naturally, it’s not a Biden agenda without writing another blank check to Kyiv.
Zients even hinted at upcoming announcements on “conservation” and “artificial intelligence.” Sounds promising, right? But if history is any guide, that likely means more restrictions on businesses and more government meddling in tech.
Does Biden Even Know?
Let’s be honest. Does anyone believe Joe Biden is aware of this spending spree? Do we really think he’s sitting in the Oval Office saying, “Hey, Jeff, let’s make sure we’re down to the last nickel before Don gets here”? No chance. Biden’s handlers run the show, and Jeff Zients just proved it.
Biden’s likely as clueless about this memo as he is about where he’s supposed to walk after a speech. This is a classic case of the “adults in the room” making moves behind the scenes, ensuring they’re the ones pulling the strings.
Trump’s Plan to Reverse It All
As for Trump? He’s made it clear he’s coming in with a wrecking ball. He’s promised to “claw back” most of the Biden-era legislation. This move by Zients is a preemptive strike to make it as difficult as possible for Trump to undo the mess. The left is playing the long game, but Trump’s seen this movie before and knows how to flip the script.
Expect lawsuits, legal challenges, and battles over “what’s legally obligated” once Trump’s in office. The left is betting that enough of these funds will be tied up in “ongoing projects” to keep them alive. Trump’s betting that his new DOJ and administrative overhaul can untangle it all.
What we’re witnessing is a blatant attempt to tie Trump’s hands before he even walks through the door. Zients is openly encouraging his team to spend like there’s no tomorrow. And honestly, it’s not surprising. The left’s strategy is always the same: spend, spend, spend — and make sure the next guy can’t stop it.
The real question is, how much of it can Trump claw back? The answer will depend on how many of these so-called “obligations” are locked into legal agreements. One thing’s for sure: Trump’s administration will have its hands full untangling Biden’s parting gift.
Brother Michael, absolutely a fantastic job you’ve down of running down the facts and what this outgoing evil to its core administration is doing before they lose “their grip on full power” of the government! What they are doing is “Outright and Absolute Seditious Treason” and each and “every one of those involved” in these “final tactics” “should be quickly tried, convicted and shot dead by a military firing squad at GITMO!”
I’ve been saying for some years already how this is what has been going on behind closed doors with the Demoncraps and I never thought it would get to this level or “so out of control” but “this shows us and spells out clearly what the Demoncraps are” and “what they really think of We the People the Citizens!” These people are “monsters” and I know they deserve to suffer the “eternal punishment in hell” for all “the horrors they have caused, provoked, enabled and are doing now!” Many of the Rino’s that are with them are of that same ilk and deserve the same!
I wrote just recently how they’ve taken the National Deficit from about 23.5 Trillion when Trump was pushed aside and increased it to nearing 40 $Trillion at about 36.5 $Trillion in just 4 years and an increase of 13 $Trillion; totally unheard of in all history and “with this added assessment you point out” they may “get it to that 40 $Trillion” and this is not even considering “unseen consequences and costs” from all the damage from their “wrecking ball” that are coming for sure! And because of how they have tanked the budgets, economy and the resources of our once very affluent secure Nation; this now being the “Fleecing of America!!!”
That is the “Devils recipe” along with China, Iran and all of our enemies foreign and domestic “to collapse the Great America and Conquer it!” Biden has always been with many others within our own government working with those enemies!
Absolutely brother Lawrence, the Communist Democrats and Rinos know that President Trump will get the blame when there’s no money to build the wall fix the economy, drill for oil and the dumbasses who listen to Communist CNN, MSNBC NBC etc. and vote for Communist Democrats will Blame President Trump for everything that those Evil sadistic, Demonic Communist Democrats have done to destroy America.
Mark Levin has said that the Confederacy is alive and well in today’s Democratic Party.!
I wonder Will the KKK rise up again since they’ve attempted Slavery already and it didn’t work but they’ve managed to keep the Country divided and murder rates up.!
Now we’ve got the Drone situation and I believe the Communist Democrats are working with the CCP and already several Communist Chinese have been Arrested for flying Drones over Military installations.
That’s why they’re not doing anything about it.
Are some of those Drones carrying toxic chemicals.?
One way or another those Communist Bastards and Bitches aren’t finished with America, until they get back into power to finish all Americans off.
Michael I again agree completely. Biden has been in the back pocket of the CCP for decades and as long as he could pocket more cash he just went on selling us out to our archenemies; that is pure evil! I’ve said for a while how he really is a kind of Modern Version of the “Manchurian Candidate” and while he’s been in office especially as the president (installed) he’s done nothing but ruin America at the behest of the Commies!
Mark Levin is always on point, and the man is truly brilliant as well as forthright as a true “American Patriot” and “good human being!” I’m thankful to God that we have some genuinely good souls out there in the public arena who are steadfast and so bold to “speak truth to power!”
Thank you for bringing this out my Brother!