The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Raging Trump Wrecks GOP’s 2026 Message as MAGA Panic Grows: “Disaster”
Dec 15, 2025
Economist Rob Shapiro, a public policy analyst renowned for his insights on economic policy and inequality, dives deep into the precarious state of the GOP amidst Trump’s mixed messages on affordability. He reveals how Trump's contradictory stance—orchestrated to deflect blame—actually worsens economic conditions. Shapiro also highlights rising inflation trends and explains how tariffs contribute to increased costs. With GOP insiders admitting to a 'looming disaster' ahead, he discusses the dire implications for the party's future right through 2026.
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Affordability Flip-Flop Hurts Trump
- Trump alternates between calling affordability a "hoax" and admitting he must address rising costs.
- That flip-flop reveals a political dilemma: admitting responsibility undermines his image of infallibility.
Tariffs Will Push Inflation Higher
- Inflation turned up in 2025 after easing through 2023–24 and is now about 3% annually.
- Tariff effects are only now kicking in, which will likely push prices higher when inventories are restocked.
GOP Leadership Sounds Alarm
- RNC chair Joe Gruters warned of a "looming disaster" and near-certain midterm defeat for Republicans.
- GOP operatives blame loyalty to Trump's message for their electoral vulnerability on the economy.