White House shifts focus to tax cuts and drug prices as voters signal economic stress

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Trump shifts messaging to emphasize affordability and tax cuts after Tuesday’s elections exposed rising costs as a key political vulnerability for Republicans.

The White House is planning drug price deals and will highlight tax cuts during April’s tax season to address voter economic concerns.

But inflation has worsened under Trump, with consumer prices rising 3% annually, while economists say his tariffs have exacerbated the affordability crisis.

President Donald Trump is adjusting his messaging strategy to win over voters who are worried about the cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show progress on fighting inflation.

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