DNC Chair: Trump is Costing Michigan Families

December 17, 2025

The Democratic National Committee has released statistics claiming that Trump administration policies are financially harming Michigan families through tariffs, budget bills, and inflation that collectively cost households over $1,700 annually. Democrats are particularly focused on Republican resistance to extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, which could cause over 470,000 Michigan residents to face dramatically higher healthcare premiums. The party views Michigan as strategically important for the 2026 midterm elections when voters will elect a new U.S. Senator, and they're pointing to Trump's declining approval ratings as evidence voters are rejecting his economic agenda.

Who is affected

Michigan working families (experiencing combined losses of $1,060 annually from tariffs and budget bills, plus $691 from inflation)
More than 470,000 Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollees in Michigan at risk of losing enhanced tax credits
60-year-old Michiganders making around $63,000 (facing potential 151% premium increases)
Over 1.4 million low-income Michigan residents who use SNAP benefits
796,000 Michigan SNAP recipients estimated to lose some or all benefits
22 million families nationwide potentially losing SNAP benefits
Rural communities and family farms in Michigan

What action is being taken

Democrats are fighting to extend ACA healthcare tax credits
The Democratic National Committee is releasing statistics and making public statements criticizing Trump's economic policies
Democrats are standing up to fight for families affected by Trump's agenda
The private sector has gained 121,000 jobs since September (according to White House data)

Why it matters

Michigan is viewed as a key state for blocking Trump's agenda through Congress, with a pivotal U.S. Senate election scheduled for November 2026. The state hasn't elected a Republican senator since 1992, making it critical territory for Democrats. The economic impacts are substantial for Michigan families, with potential healthcare premium increases of 151% for middle-income residents and hundreds of thousands at risk of losing food assistance. With 67% of Americans disapproving of Trump's handling of the economy and his overall approval at historic lows, these issues could determine control of Congress and shape the remainder of Trump's term.

What's next

Voters in Michigan will elect a new U.S. Senator in the November 2026 election, and Democrats plan to use Trump's economic record against Republicans in the Midterm elections.

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle