In Maine, Voters Reject Vance’s Broken Promises Arrow

Today, JD Vance traveled to Maine to tout his role as Donald Trump's so-called "fraud czar" for an administration that has epitomized pay-to-play politics and self-enrichment to benefit the wealthy and well-connected. Vance failed to deflect from their tanking economy that is leaving working families struggling to make ends meet.

Trump and Vance promised to bring costs down on "Day One," but everyday Americans are grappling with rising healthcare costs and higher prices on gas, groceries, electricity, and heating, as Trump and Vance give massive tax handouts to billionaires.

In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:

"Donald Trump and JD Vance have sent prices soaring while slashing Americans' healthcare, and now working families in Maine are being forced to make impossible decisions about whether to fill up the tank, put food on the table, or pay for their prescriptions. Still, Trump and Vance are doubling down on their disastrous agenda and continue to wage their deadly and costly war of choice with Iran, all while they use the White House to enrich themselves and their wealthy donors. As Trump and Vance leave Mainers in the dust, Democrats will continue fighting everyday to lower costs."

Mainers are being squeezed by Trump and Vance's economy. The average Maine household has paid nearly $2,400 in additional costs because of Trump's inflation. The average price for a gallon of gas in Maine sits at a whopping $4.52, and the average price of diesel is $5.80 per gallon because of Trump and Vance's war with Iran. And while Trump repeatedly promised that energy bills across the country would be "cut in half" within 12 months, Mainers' electric bills have increased at more than triple the rate of inflation.

At the same time, healthcare costs are skyrocketing for Mainers because of Trump and Vance. The "One, Big Beautiful Bill" could kick 33,000 Mainers off their health insurance, and nearly half of Maine's 24 rural hospitals are considered "at risk" of closing. Then, because Republicans refused to extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits, Mainers were projected to see their premiums skyrocket by as much as 239% ($1,061).