17 August: Former President Trump delivers an economic speech in North Carolina, outlining plans to lower energy costs, increase US energy production, and defeat inflation in his potential second term.

Former President Trump delivered an economic speech in North Carolina on 17 August, emphasizing lowering energy costs, increasing US energy production, raising Americans' standard of living, and defeating inflation within the first year of a potential second term. The speech addressed inflation, gas prices, and the job market, while Trump also made claims about eliminating taxes on tip wages and Social Security for seniors. Despite its intended focus on the economy, the speech frequently deviated into familiar off-script tangents with personal attacks on Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, her hometown San Francisco, and President Joe Biden's son.

August 14, 2024
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