Coverage dated December 19, 2025

Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Idalia Bisbal moved from New York City to Allentown, Pennsylvania, hoping for a cheaper life. Three years later, she feels disappointed by high prices for essentials like food and gas. Vice President JD Vance recently visited the area and blamed the Biden administration for the affordability crisis.

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with the reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms (opens MyNorthwest)

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    ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — When Idalia Bisbal moved to this Pennsylvania city synonymous with America's working class, she hoped for a cheaper, easier life than

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Idalia Bisbal moved from New York City to Allentown, Pennsylvania, hoping for a cheaper life. Three years later, she feels disappointed by high prices for essentials like food and gas. Vice President JD Vance recently visited the area and blamed the Biden administration for the affordability crisis.

  3. WHDH Boston

    Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with the reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — When Idalia Bisbal moved to this Pennsylvania city synonymous with America’s working class, she hoped for a cheaper, easier life than

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