Price Cuts on Day One? LOL. We’re on Day 100+ and My Groceries Just Gave Me the Finger

Promises Made, Promises Broken (But Blamed on Someone Else, Naturally)

Ah, the sweet scent of broken promises and $6 bread.

Remember back in the golden haze of Trump’s campaign trail — when he galloped in on his metaphorical horse (named “Bull”) and declared that prices would drop “on Day One”? Eggs, gas, diapers, hope? All cheaper!

Well, it’s Day 100-something now, and I regret to inform you that my grocery bill is now on a payment plan.

Instead of the promised price drop, we’ve gotten a big red stamp that reads: ECONOMIC INSTABILITY. Consumer confidence is shaky, markets are nervous, and inflation? Still sticky — because when you slap tariffs on everything like you’re hosting a “Who Can Ruin Trade the Fastest” contest, prices don’t magically go down. They go up. Like your blood pressure.

But here’s the kicker — when it comes to actual legislation, as in law, as in “something passed by Congress and signed by the guy with the golden toilet” — the record is pretty bleak.

Total number of major economic relief bills signed by Trump 2.0 so far?

ZERO.

(Zilch. Nada. Not even a measly coupon.)

The only thing that’s cleared both houses and hit the Resolute Desk is the Laken Riley Act, which, rather than focus on prices or prosperity, is mostly a performative flex on immigration. Sure, go ahead and detain more people. But don’t expect that to make eggs cheaper, genius.

Meanwhile, Trump’s economic “plan” is still stuck in MAGA Mad Libs mode:

• Cut taxes (mostly for the rich)
• Roll back regulations (especially the ones that protect you)
• Gut the Inflation Reduction Act (because clean energy is woke?)
• Oh, and threaten to default on the debt unless he gets his way (again)

It’s like watching a toddler play Monopoly, but with your actual retirement savings.

So here we are, over 100 days into the “Return to Greatness,” with no new economic law, rising costs, and the same tired finger-pointing. Spoiler: It’s always Biden’s fault. Or windmills. Or DEI.

At this rate, we’ll be lucky if “Day 1” arrives before Term 2 ends. Until then, hold onto your receipts — you might need them for emotional support.

Yours in sticker shock,

Julie Bolejack, MBA

P.S. If Trump wants to lower prices, maybe he should start with Mar-a-Lago’s brunch buffet. $165 a plate and the shrimp cocktail is still frozen.