The Fox News Rundown From Washington: How Will President Trump’s Economic Policies Impact The Midterms?
Dec 20, 2025
Jacqui Heinrich, Fox News Senior White House Correspondent, discusses the disconnect between economic data and voter sentiment, emphasizing the potential fallout from expiring Obamacare subsidies. She sheds light on the administration's efforts to connect economic wins to midterm campaigns. Dr. Marty Makary, FDA Commissioner, dives into innovative healthcare policies aimed at lowering drug costs and reshoring manufacturing. He also touches on hormone therapy updates and the importance of vaccinations amidst global health concerns.
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Perception Beats Macro Data
- Voters focus on the price at the register and in their bank accounts rather than CPI statistics.
- Jacqui Heinrich warns that messaging must translate macro wins into everyday affordability for voters.
Tariffs Raise Visible Consumer Costs
- Tariffs are a double-edged sword: a political lever and a contributor to higher consumer prices.
- Heinrich highlights tariffs as a structural cause of price increases for imported goods like coffee and produce.
CPI Cooling Could Lower Borrowing Costs
- Recent CPI showed cooling inflation which could support easier monetary policy.
- Heinrich notes a new Fed chair and potential rate cuts could lower borrowing costs and help consumer wallets next year.