Overview
- At Mount Pocono’s Mount Airy Casino, the president said prices are falling “enormously” and called inflation concerns a Democratic “hoax.”
- Government figures show inflation accelerated to 2.8% in September, with many everyday items higher than in January despite declines in eggs and some energy costs.
- Polls report his approval has slipped to its lowest level since his return to office, a slide linked by surveys to persistent cost-of-living pressures.
- The White House announced a $12 billion package to support farmers affected by trade tensions and tariffs that have raised input costs.
- The rally frequently shifted to immigration attacks that drew “Send them back” chants, as figures such as Marjorie Taylor Greene faulted his focus on domestic economic issues and aides signaled more events ahead of the 2026 midterms.