Trump’s Broken Promises to Working People

During his campaign, Donald Trump promised to stand with working people and tackle the challenges they face. He vowed to make housing more affordable, lower grocery prices—especially for basic staples like eggs—and reduce the overall cost of living. 

But since taking office, Trump has failed to deliver on these promises. Instead: 

• Job creation has slowed.
• Inflation has surged to 3 percent.
• Key consumer protections are under attack. 

Rather than addressing the rising cost of living, Trump has sown chaos and pushed policies that hurt working families. His plan to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau—our only watchdog against predatory practices by big banks and corporations—will drive up costs for everyday Americans. Meanwhile, he continues to prioritize tax breaks for the wealthy while ignoring critical issues like housing, child care, healthcare and grocery prices.  

Trump’s record speaks for itself: 

• Falling prices for consumers, particularly for food? NO.
• Lower interest rates? NO. 
• Faster economic growth? NO.
• Reducing inflation? NO.

The AFT’s commitment to working families

At the AFT, we fight for all working people by advocating for consumer protections, affordable healthcare and retirement security. Our union is dedicated to building a fairer economy and ensuring economic security for all.