DNC Slams Trump for 'Killing the American Dream' with Price Hikes and GOP Megabill

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) unleashed a fiery new campaign today, pinning the blame on President Donald Trump for what they call a full-frontal assault on the American dream. With prices for everyday essentials like groceries and baby food climbing, and a GOP-backed megabill stirring up market chaos, the DNC is sounding the alarm: Trump’s policies are squeezing the life out of working-class families.

A Message Meant to Stick
The DNC’s 'Trump Killing the American Dream' campaign, rolled out with a flurry of memos and ads, is set to dominate their messaging through December. It’s a bold pivot, born from the Democrats’ soul-searching after the 2024 elections, where they watched key voter groups—Hispanics, young people, and Independents—drift toward Trump. The party’s betting big that tying Trump to skyrocketing costs and a budget bill they slam as a disaster will win back hearts and minds by the 2026 midterms.

The Bill That Broke the Camel’s Back?
At the heart of the DNC’s outrage is the so-called 'big beautiful bill,' a Republican spending package they claim will gut Medicaid, food assistance, and housing programs. DNC Chair Ken Martin didn’t mince words, calling it 'the least popular legislation in modern history.' He argues it’s a political anchor dragging Republicans down, predicting voters will punish them for slashing healthcare and community support. The Congressional Budget Office backs up some of the DNC’s claims, projecting the bill could balloon deficits by $2.4 trillion over a decade and cost 1.2 million jobs by 2029.

A Changing Economic Tide?
Democrats are banking on voter frustration with rising costs—insurance, housing, you name it—fueled by Trump’s tariff threats and market volatility. But it’s not all doom and gloom: the Labor Department just reported 147,000 jobs added in June 2025, with unemployment dipping to 4.1%. Still, the DNC insists the economic ground is shifting, and they’re ready to exploit it with beefed-up organizing in battleground states and 35 GOP-held House seats they’ve got in their crosshairs.

Can They Make It Land?
The DNC’s tried this playbook before, tying Trump to economic woes, but it’s often fizzled with voters. With the economy showing some resilience, it’s a gamble whether this campaign will resonate—or if it’s just preaching to the choir. One thing’s clear: the Democrats are coming out swinging, ready to fight in Congress, courts, and communities to reclaim their edge.