On Dec. 9, 2025, Sen. Dave McCormick laid it out plainly on Fox News: President Trump walked into the White House inheriting what McCormick called a “basket case” of an economy after years of Biden administration mismanagement. That blunt assessment came as Mr. Trump made another stop in battleground Pennsylvania to sell his pro-growth, America First economic agenda to working families who have been hammered by rising costs.
McCormick didn’t mince words about the damage done — pointing to runaway inflation, crippling energy policy reversals, and the open-border mentality that has bled jobs and driven prices higher for everyday Americans. He warned that the Biden years left Pennsylvania and the nation worse off, with families on fixed incomes and small businesses squeezed by policies that favored Washington elites over Main Street.
What does the Trump approach look like in practice? McCormick highlighted the administration’s push to rebuild American energy and attract private investment, including massive deals announced in Pennsylvania that promise tens of thousands of jobs and fresh economic life for our towns. It’s the kind of results-driven message Republicans should be shouting from the rooftops as proof that conservative policies deliver prosperity while the left talks and taxes.
This is the contrast voters need to see: Democrats with their endless stimulus bills, green mandates and red tape that choke growth versus Republicans offering lower taxes, regulatory relief, and energy independence. McCormick is right to blame the Biden-era spending binge and anti-energy crusade for stalling the economy, and voters will remember who stood by them when times were tough.
Patriotic conservatives should use moments like this to rally hardworking Americans tired of excuses and empty promises. Senator McCormick’s straight talk underscores a simple truth — America thrives when we put workers first, secure our borders, and unleash private enterprise, not when elites prioritize ideology over livelihoods.
If Republicans keep the focus on results — jobs, lower prices, secure communities — the recovery narrative will belong to us. Mr. Trump and his allies are offering a clear plan to rebuild what Biden broke, and every voter who values common sense and accountability should stand with them as 2026 approaches.
