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Trump Dismisses Utility Price Concerns as 'Democrat Scam'

12/3/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed affordability concerns on December 2, 2025, calling the issue a 'Democrat scam'.
He claimed rising utility prices are not a concern, despite polls showing Americans blame him for higher costs.
A Yahoo/YouGov poll finds 49% say Trump's policies have raised prices.
Democrats criticized his remarks, noting that 24% say prices have been lowered and that tariffs and policies have worsened costs for families.

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U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed affordability concerns on December 2, 2025, calling the issue a 'Democrat scam'.
He claimed rising utility prices are not a concern, despite polls showing Americans blame him for higher costs.
A Yahoo/YouGov poll finds 49% say Trump's policies have raised prices.
Democrats criticized his remarks, noting that 24% say prices have been lowered and that tariffs and policies have worsened costs for families.