| Hello John,
As many of us return to reality after the festive season, I hope you were able to spend meaningful time with family and friends.
But I’ve also heard from many of you that rising costs made this holiday season harder than it should have been.
American families are still reeling from affordability concerns driven by inflation caused by the Biden administration’s reckless spending policies.
This year, they didn’t just add stress — they changed how families celebrated.
Last week, AFP shared a poll (some of you may have seen) about how the cost of living is negatively affecting your holiday.
Here are the results: More than 61% said rising costs had a high or severe impact on their holiday.
- Many also said they bought fewer gifts for their kids,
- spent less time visiting children and grandchildren,
- and cut back on holiday meals.
In 2026, AFP will be all hands on deck to make life more affordable.
Our policy team will be your voice in Washington, advancing effective solutions while sharing your concerns directly with lawmakers.
At the same time, our grassroots volunteers will be pounding the pavement to share our vision of a freer America.
Please stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved with AFP. Volunteers like you can make an impact in Washington and your state capitols, and we’ll have plenty of opportunities this year.
In the meantime, can you take one minute to send a letter to your lawmakers and let them know that affordability is a top priority for Americans in 2026?
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