Let’s talk about some of the big claims made by Senator Elizabeth Warren at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Thursday night.
Warren took the stage with a passionate defense of Vice President Kamala Harris, suggesting that electing Harris as president would lead to lower grocery prices—despite the fact that inflation has been a major issue during the Biden-Harris administration.
Warren’s speech was filled with emotion, and she didn’t hold back in her praise for Harris. She described Harris as someone who “can’t be bought and can’t be bossed around,” positioning her as a champion for working people who would make life more affordable.
According to Warren, Harris would tackle price gouging and bring down the costs of everyday essentials like groceries, gas, and housing.
However, Warren’s remarks come at a time when many Americans are feeling the pinch from rising prices. Inflation has been a persistent problem over the last few years, with the cost of groceries, in particular, seeing significant increases.
According to Yahoo Finance, the prices of dairy products like milk, cheese, and butter have jumped by more than 30% since 2020, while eggs are up by 54%, and cereal prices have increased by 28% on average.
Warren didn’t just talk about economic issues—she also took aim at former President Donald Trump, labeling him a “criminal” and a “felon” due to his ongoing legal battles. She criticized Trump for not having a plan to lower costs for families, suggesting that his main focus is on his own legal troubles rather than on helping the American people.
In response to Warren’s speech, Trump fired back on his Truth Social platform, bringing up Warren’s controversial claims of American Indian ancestry. This exchange underscores the sharp divide between the two camps as the 2024 election season heats up.
It’s worth noting that even Harris herself acknowledged last week at a rally in North Carolina that prices are higher now than they were under Trump. She pointed to the impact of the pandemic on supply chains but admitted that prices have remained too high, even as those supply chains have improved.
