Despite his best efforts, Donald Trump seems unable to escape his decades-long habit of shameless lying—and now, even some of his most loyal supporters are starting to notice.
This week, Trump took to his struggling social media platform, Truth Social, to make yet another absurd claim:
“Gas and grocery prices are WAY DOWN, just like I said they would be. Eggs are plentiful, and down 87%. NICE!”
The reality could not be further from Trump’s fantasyland. In truth, egg prices remain substantially higher than before Trump first took office, gas prices are volatile, and grocery bills are still squeezing American families. Meanwhile, Trump’s new round of tariffs is only beginning to ripple through the economy, with inflation expected to worsen in the coming months.
But facts have never been a barrier for Donald Trump. Gaslighting the American public—including his own diehard base—has always been part of his playbook.
Yet now, something unusual is happening: even the MAGA faithful are starting to lose patience.
Here’s a screenshot of a common occurrence in conservative forums:
Signs of MAGA Discontent
On Patriots.win, the far-right successor forum to the infamous r/The_Donald subreddit, Trump’s latest lies didn’t land well. In fact, many of the responses were surprisingly critical—revealing a growing frustration that Trump’s falsehoods can no longer paper over the very real economic pain people are feeling.
One user vented:
“Greed is going on. Trump is going to have to publicly put the squeeze on the individuals who are refusing to lower prices on things like gas and eggs.”
Imagine that—MAGA loyalists demanding government intervention in the free market! It’s almost as if they’re realizing what Vice President Kamala Harris pointed out years ago: unchecked corporate greed leads to price gouging, and someone has to rein it in.
Another user lamented:
“Groceries are still way higher than before inflation. Eggs are not back either—just not $1 per egg anymore. $4.99 for a dozen at Albertsons! Used to be $1.50.”
This isn’t just internet grumbling. This is a core fracture in Trump’s coalition: the realization that the economic promises he made in 2020—particularly to working-class voters—are hollow. For many Americans, especially those earning under $50,000 a year, groceries and gas are basic, daily concerns. When those prices rise—or when leaders lie about it—the impact is personal and immediate.
And MAGA voters are paying attention.
Trump’s Empty Promises Are Catching Up to Him
Trump’s 2024 campaign hinged on economic promises: lower prices, more jobs, and “bringing back prosperity.” But he never truly cared about grocery prices or helping working families. His sole interest has always been in his own brand—and now he’s struggling to even pretend otherwise.
One frustrated supporter wrote:
“Unpopular take, but accurate. He’s talking as if the problem is solved, and it’s nowhere near solved. He’s going to lose a lot of support among fencesitters.”
Another admitted:
“For the love of God, Trump, STFU.”
When Trump casually declares that inflation is over—despite glaring evidence to the contrary—it doesn’t just sound tone-deaf. It sounds insulting to the very people he relied on to win.
Even more striking were comments like:
“I think President Trump doesn’t realize people are keeping a sharp eye on gas and grocery prices. Nobody is going to believe these bullshit statements.”
They’re right. People are keeping track, because they have no choice. Their wallets are tighter, their grocery carts are lighter, and no amount of self-congratulatory Truth Social posts can hide that.
Why This Matters for 2026 and Beyond
While Trump remains popular within the Republican Party overall—polls still show him dominating his primary opponents—this kind of base-level disillusionment is a flashing red warning light for the GOP heading into the 2026 midterms.
Voters might tolerate a lot from Trump: corruption, cruelty, even chaos. But the kitchen table issues—food on the table, gas in the car—are another story.
If Trump’s tariffs drive prices even higher, and if his mass deportation plans choke off labor in critical sectors like agriculture, everyday Americans will feel it sharply and immediately. No amount of “blame the media” rhetoric will hide the reality when a carton of eggs costs $8 and avocados disappear from shelves.
And if Democrats focus their messaging squarely on the economy—alongside democracy, reproductive rights, and freedom—they have a real opportunity to trigger a blue tsunami in 2026.
Final Thoughts
It’s too early to declare Trump’s grip on his base broken. But the cracks are real, and they are growing. When the economic pain becomes too sharp, even the most loyal MAGA voter may start asking:
“Why did I trust this guy in the first place?”
The 2024 election showed us that Trump’s coalition isn’t as invincible as it seemed. The 2026 midterms could show us just how quickly even the loudest MAGA voices can fall silent when reality bites back.
In politics, as in business, the bottom line always matters. And right now, Donald Trump’s bottom line is looking weaker by the day.
