At a town hall event in Flint, Michigan, hosted by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump was asked a direct question about his plan to reduce grocery costs. What followed was a meandering response that touched on everything from energy and trade policies to farmers’ challenges and even stranded astronauts. told by Mediaite.
The question came from Barbara, a retired nurse and grandmother, who shared the struggles of running a household amid skyrocketing food prices. Trump began his response by emphasizing the importance of energy and promised to lower energy bills by 50% within a year, claiming that would also reduce food costs. He pivoted to interest rates and how they impact the economy, before discussing the struggles of American farmers, promising to restrict food imports to support domestic agriculture—a move experts warn could lead to further inflation.
Trump then revisited trade negotiations with China from his presidency, recounting how he successfully increased China’s commitment to purchasing U.S. farm products. His response, which spanned nearly eight minutes, jumped from topic to topic, eventually ending with a lighthearted mention of electric cars and astronauts relying on Elon Musk to return to Earth. report from Yahoo.
Despite the roundabout nature of his answer, Trump described his style as “genius,” defending his approach against critics who label it rambling.
