Dear MoveOn member,
Donald Trump promised voters that he would bring down costs. Of course, he didn't—he actually made the cost of living much higher. Thanks to Trump's tariffs and policies that benefit only the super wealthy, families are paying more for food and gas, toys and clothing, and even Christmas trees!
In elections across the country earlier this month, voters made it clear that the affordability crisis is a key issue for them, and they elected Democrats who will fight for working families.
Meanwhile, Trump told a reporter, "I don't want to hear about the affordability."1
MoveOn has designed a creative and attention-grabbing tactic that will make sure that Trump hears about affordability, loud and clear. We're calling it the "Trump Tariff Receipt," and it'll look like this:
If we can raise the money, we'll make a huge version of this receipt to display in a high-profile, high-traffic area. Once it's in place, not only will it be seen by thousands of people who walk and drive by it, we'll also secure photographers and invite reporters to talk to local residents about how they're hurting because of Trump's decisions. And we'll promote our campaign on social media to get as many eyes on the campaign as possible.
Can MoveOn count on you to help us create and launch the Trump Tariff Receipt and make it a huge, viral success? Please, donate $9 today. (If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately.)
We're all paying a lot more this holiday season, thanks to Trump's tariffs.
Your Thanksgiving dinner will set you back quite a bit more than in previous years—10% more.2 Whether you love or hate cranberry sauce, you'll certainly be shocked that the price of it is up 22%.3 And as you wrap up leftovers, consider that because of Trump's tariffs on imported metals, aluminum foil is 40% more expensive this year.4
The price hikes caused by Trump's policies are having a terrible impact on everyday families, but he refuses to accept any responsibility. He won't even accept that voters see the economy and cost of living as their top concern—and that they blame his policies for making things worse.5
When asked—on Trump-friendly Fox News!—why the American people are upset about the economy, he said, "We have the greatest economy we've ever had."6
Ridiculous! We need to make sure people across America, news outlets, and even Trump see a constant reminder of just how bad things are. Our Trump Tariff Receipt will do exactly that—in a big way.
Can you chip in to help us make this campaign so massive that even Trump won't be able to miss it? Chip in $9 today to make it happen. (If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately.)
With this campaign, we're turning up the pressure on Trump at a critical moment.
His popularity is tanking, with his approval rating hitting a second-term low of 41.2%.7 Trump hit a record low with political independents in every single state, and a staggering 67% of all Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy.8,9
The economy is the issue that can finally break Trump.
We have to seize this timely opportunity so we can permanently break Trump's hold on American politics. Can you fuel our campaign and help Americans understand Trump's effect on our economy by chipping in $9 today? (If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately.)
Thanks for all you do.
–Nakia, Allison, Erica, Alyssa, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "Trump is being challenged on affordability by a surprising source — Fox News," CNN, November 7, 2025
https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/media/trump-affordability-baier-heinrich-fox-media
2. "A Pricier Plate: Thanksgiving Costs Climb Nearly 10% This Year," The Century Foundation, November 21, 2025
https://tcf.org/content/commentary/a-pricier-plate-thanksgiving-costs-climb-nearly-10-this-year/
3. Ibid.
4. Ibid.
5. "Economic promises helped Trump get elected. Now he has an affordability problem," NPR, November 14, 2025
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/14/nx-s1-5608348/trump-economy-affordability
6. Ibid.
7. "How popular is Donald Trump?" Silver Bulletin, November 24, 2025
https://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-approval-ratings-nate-silver-bulletin
8. "Trump hits a record low with political independents — in every state," Strength In Numbers, November 16, 2025
https://www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-hits-a-record-low-with-political
9. "White House pivots to affordability as President Trump confronts voter discontent," NPR, November 15, 2025
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/15/nx-s1-5608379/white-house-pivots-to-affordability-as-president-trump-confronts-voter-discontent
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