Trending Now - Voters Assess Trump's Economic Policies Amid Inflation and Tax Cuts

WHO:

ABC News - President Trump, Evan Duke, Michael Whatley, Roy Cooper, JD Vance, Tracy Brill, Phyllis Aycock, Emily Miller, James Outlaw

WHAT:

ABC News - President Trump refers to his tax legislation as the “big beautiful bill.”

ABC News - The rate of inflation is reported to be continuing to climb.

ABC News - Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee, is promoting Trump's tax overhaul.

ABC News - Democrats are focusing on what they call the “affordability crisis,” emphasizing health care costs and rising prices.

ABC News - Phyllis Aycock expressed regret for voting for Trump, citing economic uncertainty and inflation.

WHERE:

ABC News - The events are taking place in North Carolina, specifically in Raleigh and Greensboro.

WHEN:

ABC News - The upcoming midterm elections will determine control of Congress during the final two years of Trump's tenure.

WHY:

ABC News - Republicans want voters to associate Trump's tax cuts with benefits for working-class families.

ABC News - Democrats blame rising costs on Republicans' management of the economy and their refusal to extend subsidies for health care.

HOW:

ABC News - Republicans are framing the tax legislation as a “working families tax cut.”

ABC News - Cooper expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act during his governorship, which he uses to criticize Republicans.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 11:45 UTC)

President Trump is promoting his tax legislation, which he refers to as the “big beautiful bill,” while Republican nominee Michael Whatley is rallying support for the overhaul in North Carolina cities like Raleigh and Greensboro. As inflation continues to rise, Democrats are highlighting what they call the “affordability crisis,” focusing on health care costs and economic challenges, with some former supporters like Phyllis Aycock expressing regret for their votes. The upcoming midterm elections will be crucial in determining control of Congress during the final two years of Trump's presidency, as Republicans aim to frame the tax cuts as beneficial for working-class families amidst ongoing economic debates.