Democrats eye economic struggles as opportunity to win voters back from Trump

Published February 19, 2025 7:00am ET



Congressional Democrats see an opening to woo back voters the party lost in the 2024 election as concerns about the economy persist in President Donald Trump’s first 100 days. 

Trump heavily campaigned on lowering inflation rates and strengthening the U.S. economy as he vied to reclaim the Oval Office, promising voters he would “immediately” bring prices down on Day One of his second term. 

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