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SOMEHOW, IT’S TRUMP’S FAULT

'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

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The prosecution's case: 'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

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The defense's case: 'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

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A plausible opening argument escalates into an extreme case against Trump.

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The prosecution's case: 'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

Final verdict announced: November 3, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET

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'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

Voters in North Carolina express frustrations about living costs.

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What the record shows

Voters are concerned about the rising cost of living.

The extreme prosecution

Opening Argument

The prosecution argues that the rising cost of living is a direct consequence of the reckless policies endorsed by Trump and his administration. The prosecution alleges that these policies have led to a catastrophic economic environment where citizens are forced to resort to eating cat food. Exhibit A: The Plausible Link: The prosecution submits that the frustrations expressed by voters in North Carolina are not isolated incidents but rather a nationwide epidemic fueled by Trump's tax cuts for the wealthy. The prosecution imagines that these tax cuts have drained resources from essential services, leaving the average American to suffer. The prosecution alleges: The Domino Effect: In the prosecution's theory, the economic strain on families leads to increased desperation, which in turn fuels crime rates and social unrest. The prosecution alleges: The Hidden Danger: The prosecution urges that the consequences of these policies extend beyond mere financial hardship; they threaten the very fabric of American society. The prosecution alleges: Closing Argument: The prosecutor alleges that Trump's actions have not only caused immediate suffering but have set the stage for a future where the American dream is nothing more than a distant memory. The prosecution alleges: Verdict: The prosecution submits that the evidence clearly points to Trump as the architect of this crisis.

Prosecution exhibits

  1. Prosecution theory: Rising costs are a direct result of Trump's policies.
  2. Prosecution theory: Tax cuts for the wealthy drain resources from essential services.
  3. Prosecution theory: Increased desperation leads to crime and social unrest.

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Voters in North Carolina express frustrations about living costs.

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