Holiday Spending to Break $1 Trillion as Democrats Push Economic Narrative

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Nov 28, 2025 · 13m · transcript

Affordability Narrative

Democrats were previously dismissing inflation and now emphasizing affordability.

Democrats are trying to portray the economy as a disaster and blame Trump.

Gas Prices & Energy

Positive news: Thanksgiving gas prices at their lowest since the pandemic.

National average forecast: $3.02 per gallon.

Nearly 30 states have prices under $3; Oklahoma leads at $2.50.

Liberal states like California have much higher prices ($4.63), attributed to regulation and taxation.

Trend framed as a result of Trump’s energy policies.

Holiday Spending

U.S. holiday spending expected to…