Trump Vows to Halve Energy Bills in the United States

Republican candidate Donald Trump, during a campaign event held this Wednesday in Asheville, North Carolina, promised to slash energy bills in the United States by half if he wins the upcoming November elections. The former president of the U.S. (2017-2021) discussed his economic plan for a potential return to the White House, also promising to tackle inflation and boost the national economy, according to a report by EFE.

One of the key pillars of his proposal is the energy sector, where he advocates for fossil fuel resources, asserting that this will allow for a “reduction of at least half in electricity prices.” Additionally, he criticized Vice President Kamala Harris’s threat to ban fracking, referring to the hydraulic fracturing technique used to extract gas or oil.

Trump lashed out at the economic management of President Joe Biden, claiming that the current administration's policies have led to a widespread increase in prices.

Trump's Campaign Promises and Attacks on Rivals

From a stage adorned with American flags and slogans like "No Tax on Tips" and "No Tax on Social Security" visible in the background, the Republican candidate focused his speech on presenting his economic proposals. However, he couldn't resist launching attacks at his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, who is also his main rival in the upcoming elections, EFE reported.

“Your finances won't recover after four years with Harris,” warned Trump, also cautioning about the possibility of an economic collapse similar to that of 1929. He highlighted the severe consequences of inflation on the national economy, emphasizing that American families are “paying the price for a disastrous socialist economy.”

In contrast, he promised that, if elected, he will drive an “economic boom” that will quickly lower prices, making the United States “affordable again,” aligning with his campaign slogan “Make America Great Again.”

Trump seized the opportunity to reiterate his accusations against the team of Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, of appropriating ideas like the proposal to eliminate federal taxes on tips in the hospitality and service sectors, as reported by the cited agency.

In North Carolina, a crucial state for the elections, the Republican concentrated his speech on issues such as illegal immigration and what he called “migrant crime,” attributing the current administration’s “open borders” policy to the influx of drug traffickers and murderers into the United States.

Once again, he promised the largest mass deportation in the country’s history from the start of his potential second term, while criticizing Governor Tim Walz, whom he labeled a “clown.” Despite his combative tone, Trump also struck a nostalgic note, recalling that when he left the White House, there was no inflation, and the largest tax cut in history had been implemented, just as the Department of Labor recently announced that year-on-year inflation reached its lowest level in three years in July.

Looking ahead to the upcoming November elections, Florida has solidified as a conservative stronghold, with a million more registered Republican voters than Democrats. According to data revealed by the state’s election supervisors, there are currently 5.3 million active voters affiliated with the Republican Party, compared to 4.3 million registered as Democrats. Additionally, around 3.9 million voters do not identify with any political party or are affiliated with minor parties.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, candidates for the U.S. presidency, have already accepted the date for their first debate: September 10, reported ABC News. The invitation was extended by ABC News and confirmed by the Republican during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago Club.