Democrats Fox News Numbers The focus group is largely unimpressed by President Donald Trump’s call for lowering egg prices and removing taxes on tips and overtime pay.
In a congressional speech Tuesday, Trump accused former President Biden of “out of control” egg prices and promised his administration has been working to reduce costs.
“secretary [Brooke Rollins]did a good job in this regard. You inherited the sum of the previous government. Very well done.
President Donald Trump on March 4, 2025 at Washington, DC Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. (Winning McNamee/Pool via Reuters)
Average price of big eggs New record According to the latest consumer price index, January 2025. The cost per city in the United States is $4.95, 13 cents higher than the previous $4.82.
“The main focus of our fight for inflation is to quickly reduce energy costs. The last administration reduced the number of new oil and gas leases by 95%, slowed down the pipeline and shut down more than 100 power plants. We are currently opening many of the power plants,” Trump continued during the address.
Maslansky + Partner President and Partner Lee Carter A 161-person focus group was conducted for Fox News Digital, including 64 Democrats, 77 Republicans and 20 independents.
According to Carter, Republicans and independents who participated in the focus group were happy that Trump addressed the price, but wanted to learn more about his energy plan.
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She still noted that both groups are willing to bring the president the benefits of doubt.
“The Democrats have nothing, but focus on Trump blaming Biden for the injustice of the price of eggs,” Carter added.
Trump criticized Biden and pointed out that efforts to reduce commodity costs, Republicans and independents’ ability to benefit has steadily climbed, while Democrats’ response has changed from neutral to slightly negative.
When Trump reiterated the end, the focus group responded similarly Tips for tax, Overtime work and social security benefits.
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On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump left and House Speaker Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, were at the joint House Assembly meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Similarly, Republicans and independents’ preferences climbed in this part of the speech. But while Democrats began to be neutral, Trump pushed for the greater good for the “great seniors” of the United States, who showed slight benefits.
Commission for federal budget Estimated tax elimination Two policies Trump-backed by Trump could increase the country’s deficit by $100 billion to $200 billion in a 10-year window, amid reminders of income and a hike in the minimum wage.
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Overall, Carter noted that Democrats had little response to Trump’s speech and did not call the lowest level as often seen by Fox News Digital Gotus Gubent Groups.
Carter continued: “They are just neutral. It’s like they don’t want to listen to him at all. Independents behave more like Republicans than Republicans.”
