I wish Trump would stop lying to us, especially about groceries. Every time he gets on TV and says grocery prices are fine, I honestly want to ask him, when was the last time he went grocery shopping? Because if he ever did, he’d see what we all see. The prices are outrageous. It’s not something you can spin. It’s something we feel in our wallets every single week.
People are out here budgeting, cutting back, buying less, and trying to make things stretch. Meanwhile, we’re told that everything’s “great” and that prices are “coming down.” But where? Certainly not in the grocery store. Red Meat that used to cost $15.00 is now over $20. Milk is $5 or more in many places. A pack of chicken that was $8 now costs closer to $16. Orange juice that used to be $3.99 is now pushing $9 for a family-sized bottle. Even basics like cereal, rice, peanut butter, and snacks have quietly doubled.
When someone in power tells you something that directly contradicts what you live through every day, it messes with your head. That’s gaslighting. It’s when someone tries to convince you that your reality isn’t real. It’s like when you know you’re right, but they keep insisting you’re wrong until you start second-guessing yourself. It’s manipulative, it’s disrespectful, and it’s exhausting.
That’s how a lot of people feel right now. We keep hearing that “inflation is under control,” but the truth is, people are still struggling. Rent, groceries, and utilities are eating up entire paychecks. Families are working longer hours but bringing home less security. We see our grocery bills. We feel the pinch. So when Trump acts like things are improving, it doesn’t just sound dishonest: it feels insulting.
And honestly, it takes a toll on people mentally. It’s not just about the cost of food. It’s about what constant denial does to your peace of mind. When you’re told things are better while you’re still hurting, it makes you question yourself. You start to feel isolated, like maybe you’re the only one struggling. That kind of emotional confusion can lead to anxiety, stress, and depression.
The mental load of trying to survive while being told everything’s fine is heavy. People are tired of working so hard and still not getting ahead. They’re tired of being gaslit by leaders who don’t live the reality most of us do. It’s one thing to disagree about politics, but when someone lies about something as basic as the cost of groceries, it feels personal. It feels like our experiences are being erased.
That’s why it’s important to talk about what’s really going on and not let anyone make you feel crazy for speaking the truth. If you’re stressed out about money, groceries, or just the state of things, you’re not alone. A lot of people are in the same position right now, trying to keep it together while everything feels unstable.
And if all of this pressure is starting to weigh on your mental health, please reach out for help. Talk to someone you trust. There are resources out there like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at 1-800-950-NAMI, or you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline any time. There’s no shame in saying you’re struggling.
I just wish our leaders would acknowledge that. Stop pretending things are fine when people are clearly hurting. Stop gaslighting us. Listen to the people actually doing the shopping, paying the bills, and fighting to stay afloat. We don’t need perfect numbers or pretty speeches. We need honesty, compassion, and real solutions.
Until then, the only thing that’s actually going down is our patience.
