By Jim Mishler | Friday, 07 November 2025 05:42 PM EST
A New York Post editorial criticized President Donald Trump for mirroring former President Joe Biden’s dismissive approach to American economic struggles, warning that his rhetoric risks repeating past failures. The board highlighted Trump’s recent statements, which align with Biden’s past disregard for inflation and rising costs, as households continue to grapple with financial pressures.
The editorial referenced Biden’s 2024 remarks to CNN, where he dismissed reports of economic anxiety as “fake news” while promoting GDP growth and stock market gains. It noted that Trump has adopted similar messaging in recent interviews, emphasizing job creation and market highs as evidence of progress. During a CBS News “60 Minutes” appearance, Trump claimed the economy was performing at an unprecedented level, citing an all-time high for the Dow Jones. When questioned about grocery prices and inflation, he attributed rising costs to Biden’s administration and asserted they are now declining.
The board argued that such statements overlook the persistent challenges faced by Americans. While acknowledging Biden’s “profligate spending” as a driver of inflation, it criticized Trump’s record for failing to deliver tangible relief. Although inflation has slowed to 2%-3%, prices remain elevated, with no indication of returning to pre-pandemic levels. The editorial credited Trump’s deregulation and tax cuts for stimulating growth but warned against his broad tariff policies, which it claimed raised costs across the board.
Citing data from analyst firm DataWeave, the board noted a 13.8% spike in Amazon prices this year, alongside over 5% increases at Target and Walmart. It concluded that by ignoring these realities, Trump risks alienating voters as Biden did, urging him to “take another look at some of your economic policies and help make things better.”
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