Yes, it's Trump's fault
The prosecution's case: 'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters
The extreme prosecution of the sourced event.
'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters
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Real event · international · 2026-11-01
Final verdict announced: November 3, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET
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'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters
Voters in North Carolina express frustrations about living costs.
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Voters are concerned about the rising cost of living.
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Opening Argument
The prosecution argues that the rising cost of living is a direct consequence of the reckless policies endorsed by Trump and his administration. The prosecution alleges that these policies have led to a catastrophic economic environment where citizens are forced to resort to eating cat food. Exhibit A: The Plausible Link: The prosecution submits that the frustrations expressed by voters in North Carolina are not isolated incidents but rather a nationwide epidemic fueled by Trump's tax cuts for the wealthy. The prosecution imagines that these tax cuts have drained resources from essential services, leaving the average American to suffer. The prosecution alleges: The Domino Effect: In the prosecution's theory, the economic strain on families leads to increased desperation, which in turn fuels crime rates and social unrest. The prosecution alleges: The Hidden Danger: The prosecution urges that the consequences of these policies extend beyond mere financial hardship; they threaten the very fabric of American society. The prosecution alleges: Closing Argument: The prosecutor alleges that Trump's actions have not only caused immediate suffering but have set the stage for a future where the American dream is nothing more than a distant memory. The prosecution alleges: Verdict: The prosecution submits that the evidence clearly points to Trump as the architect of this crisis.
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Voters in North Carolina express frustrations about living costs.