Are We Great Yet?

Donald Trump and the Republicans were elected to “make America great again” by strengthening the economy, lowering energy costs, and making government more efficient. How’s that going?

Instead of making America great for the people who voted for them, Donald Trump and the Republicans continue to sow chaos and create a culture of fear, anger, cruelty, and uncertainty where the rule of law does not seem to matter, and the needs of average Americans are ignored.

Just when we think things couldn’t possibly get any worse, they do. Here’s the latest:

Trump’s war is driving up gas prices: Three weeks into the Iran war, strikes on oil facilities in Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have sent crude prices soaring past $100/barrel. Experts warn inflation could jump back to 3.5% — so much for lower prices.
The economy is shrinking while prices stay high: The U.S. economy grew just 0.7% in the final quarter of 2025 — the slowest in years. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Powell says tariffs are keeping inflation elevated, and the Fed is holding rates steady with no relief in sight.
No raises, no relief: The job market is cooling fast. The economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, and the Wall Street Journal reports workers shouldn’t expect big raises this year. The tighter market is hitting people’s paychecks.
National debt hits $39 trillion: The national debt crossed $39 trillion this week — up $4.5 trillion in just two years. That’s $113,638 per person, with no crisis to blame.
Young voters are jumping ship: The young men who helped elect Trump in 2024 are abandoning him. His approval among Gen Z has plummeted from +10 to -32 in just one year. They voted for economic opportunity — not war, chaos, and broken promises.

Meanwhile,

Groceries and gas are still expensive
Inflation is still high
People are still having a hard time finding a job
The national debt continues to skyrocket
Climate change continues to have an impact
The Trump administration continues to go after his political enemies and sow chaos across the world.

We are keeping track of the things that really matter to American voters and their ability to provide for families, plan for their futures, and live their lives. We will be posting where things stand each month so you can decide for yourself how great things really are for you and your family.