Trump Says Inflation's Over, Your Wallet Disagrees.
When everyday Americans – 75% of them, according to a new poll cited by The Independent – say their monthly costs are up by at least $100, it's not a 'feeling'; it's their bank account talking. While political figures like Trump declare 'inflation is over,' (per the Independent's article) the reality on the ground, or rather, in the grocery store, tells a different story. This isn't just about
politicians talking past each other; it's about the financial media, often deeply intertwined with corporate interests, framing economic discussions to suit a narrative where corporate profits are celebrated while stagnant wages are just 'supply chain issues.' Perhaps we should start asking who profits from these 'inflationary' periods. Hint: it’s rarely the working class. Corporations posted
record profits in 2021 and 2022, well beyond rising costs. The narrative focuses on consumer sentiment and political rhetoric, not the price gouging benefiting shareholders and executives. One might wonder if the media's framing ever interrogates systemic issues with the same vigor it uses to report on electoral soundbites.