View from a Medina, Ohio kitchen table: The Trump economy has created an affordability crisis

By: Shelly Rea

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 715

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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As a retired Ohio high school English teacher, I spent fourteen years grading essays. I know what a genuine “A” looks like. It isn’t earned with a loud voice or by writing in ALL CAPS; it requires proof, consistency, and a firm grasp of the facts.

In his State of the Union address last month, President Trump graded his own work, painting a portrait of America that felt more like fiction than a report card.

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