President Donald Trump struck an optimistic tone at the American Business Forum in Miami on Wednesday, pointing to what he called “the comeback of the American worker” — a sharp contrast to the economic stagnation and inflation of the previous administration.
Highlighting what he described as a return to common-sense, pro-growth leadership, Trump detailed how wages are climbing, prices are dropping, and the cost of living is finally easing for hardworking families.
Under his presidency, miners have seen their annual wages rise by nearly $5,000, construction workers by $2,200, and factory workers by $1,300 — tangible gains that speak to the resurgence of blue-collar opportunity after years of neglect under progressive economic policies.
And while paychecks are growing, household costs are falling. Trump touted Walmart’s new Thanksgiving bundle for 10 people, which will cost just under $40 — about $4 per person. That’s a major shift from last year’s $7-per-person average under President Joe Biden, whose record-high inflation turned basic necessities into luxuries for many families.
Egg prices, too, have plunged — down 85 percent since March — a remarkable reversal from the 147 percent increase seen under Biden and Harris through August 2024. Energy costs have eased, new mortgage payments have dropped by roughly $3,000 this year, and interest rates are now in the 3.75–4 percent range following the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts. The latest reduction, announced in late October, lowered the federal funds rate to its lowest point in three years, signaling renewed stability after the economic chaos of the Biden era.
Beyond kitchen-table economics, Trump emphasized a leaner, more accountable federal government. “Since January, 100,000 bureaucrats have left the federal payroll; government spending is down 2.5 percent this quarter compared to one year ago,” he said — a clear sign of his administration’s push to rein in Washington’s excess and restore fiscal discipline.
Trump also highlighted the strength of the private sector, noting that all new jobs created under his leadership have come from private enterprise, not government expansion. Nearly 1.9 million more natural-born Americans are employed since he took office — a testament to the nation’s renewed confidence and productivity.
As Trump put it, America is finally seeing the results of policies rooted in self-reliance, strong industry, and freedom from bureaucratic interference. For many, it’s not just an economic turnaround — it’s the restoration of the American promise.
