California Senator Adam Schiff admitted during an appearance on ABC News that the Democratic Party’s defeat in the 2024 election stemmed from their failure to maintain a “laser focus” on the escalating cost of living while criticizing President Donald Trump’s economic policies.
Under former President Joe Biden’s administration, inflation reached a peak of 9 percent in June 2022, a significant increase from the 1.4 percent rate when he assumed office. In spite of this economic turmoil, both Biden and the Democratic Party consistently minimized the severity of the situation, with the former president frequently highlighting his economic accomplishments even as Americans faced rising living expenses.
On ABC’s “This Week,” co-host Jonathan Karl questioned Schiff regarding the removal of a Democrat from the House Chamber on Tuesday for attempting to interrupt Trump’s speech. Referencing a post by Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman, who criticized the disruption as detrimental to the party, Karl inquired whether Fetterman had a valid point.
“I believe the absence of a coordinated response to the State of the Union was a misstep,” Schiff responded. “In truth, it diverted attention from the critical issue, which is that the president spoke for an hour and 40 minutes without addressing how he plans to reduce costs.” Schiff further noted that Trump’s speech failed to provide assistance to Americans struggling to “afford a new home, pay rent, or cover health care and child care,” emphasizing the need for Democrats to maintain their focus on the economy, despite their reluctance to prioritize this issue in their campaign leading up to the November elections.
“They’re undermining the economy and making it increasingly difficult for Americans to afford basic necessities. That should be our primary focus,” Schiff asserted regarding Trump and the Republican Party, although he provided no supporting evidence. “We lost the last election because we did not concentrate on the high cost of living, and what they are doing now is exacerbating the situation in the administration, which is truly what we need to address.”Karl refrained from urging Schiff to elaborate on the actions taken by Trump and the Republicans that were perceived as exacerbating the situation.
President Trump has experienced a notable increase in popularity following the implementation of his extensive new tariffs, which have recently unsettled global markets.
An exclusive survey conducted by DailyMail.com in collaboration with J.L. Partners indicates that Trump continues to enjoy considerable support within the United States.
The poll shows that Trump’s approval rating has risen to 53 percent, marking a 4-point increase from the previous week’s figure of 49 percent.
This uptick in approval is unexpected, especially given the substantial criticism directed at the White House regarding the tariff order signed on Wednesday.
Among voters aged 18 to 29, his approval rating has surged by 13 points since March 7. Furthermore, the survey indicates a six-point increase in favorability among Democrats and independents, as reported by DailyMail.com. Notably, support among black voters has risen by 17 points since last week. Additionally, regarding his universal 10 percent tariff on all imported goods, a greater number of Americans support the policy than oppose it.
The poll indicates that 36 percent of respondents are in favor of Trump’s 10 percent minimum tariff, while only 28 percent are against it, with the remaining 36 percent undecided.
When asked about the prospect of increasing tariffs on all imported goods, 39 percent of registered voters expressed support, compared to 37 percent who opposed it, and 24 percent who were uncertain.
Support for broad tariffs aimed at China and the European Union has also increased since last month.
Moreover, voters have shown general support for tariffs on specific industries, including aircraft, plastics, precious metals, iron, and steel.
In response to the tariffs, various nations are stepping up by proposing to reduce or eliminate their tariffs on U.S. imports. Nearly 100 days into his presidency, American employers and leaders in the job market have provided Trump with a highly favorable assessment, expressing confidence that the economy “can win now,” even though they acknowledge it has not “started to win yet.”He entered with a well-defined strategy centered on economic issues. His priority is clearly on business, streamlining operations effectively. This approach resonates with small business owners and operators, who appreciate and acknowledge such measures. It is evident that his emphasis is on supporting American enterprises, she remarked. “Nonetheless, I believe there is room for improvement in the messaging.”
Lawson is among over 50,000 small business owners who participated in the most recent quarterly survey conducted by RedBalloon and PublicSquare.
The survey indicated that more than two-thirds of participants now anticipate either “slow” or “robust” economic growth for the year, marking a significant shift from the previously pessimistic outlook, as reported by Fox Business.