At a rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump drew attention by calling President Joe Biden a “sleepy son of a b----” while weighing his familiar nicknames “Sleepy Joe” and “Crooked Joe.” The event, held on Tuesday, focused largely on the cost-of-living crisis a topic Trump has repeatedly linked to Biden’s policies.
During his nearly hour-long speech to an energetic crowd, Trump maintained his signature campaign style, mixing economic commentary with sharp criticism of his political opponents. “Historically, when I’ve done polls in big arenas with 20,000 people, I ask them: which do you like Sleepy Joe or Crooked Joe? Typically, Crooked Joe wins. But to me, he’s a sleepy son of a b----,” Trump remarked, drawing laughter and applause from supporters.
The rally comes as recent polling highlights growing skepticism about Trump’s economic leadership. Following lackluster Republican results in last month’s off-cycle elections, the White House has emphasized that economic recovery is on the horizon and downplayed inflation concerns tied to Trump-era policies.
Trump has consistently blamed Biden for record inflation, pointing to rising prices that followed the introduction of his “Liberation Day” tariffs earlier this year. Critics warned that these tariffs could lead to higher costs for consumers and reduced job opportunities. Nevertheless, Trump maintains that inflation is now under control. “We’re bringing prices way down. You can call it affordability or anything you want but Democrats created the problem, and we’re fixing it,” he said.
At the rally, Trump also mocked the term “affordability,” calling it a “Democrat hoax.” His visit targeted a district represented by freshman Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, a key Democratic target after a narrow 2024 victory. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is seeking the nomination to challenge him next year.
Before Trump’s speech, Bresnahan highlighted efforts to reduce expenses for constituents but stressed that voters want tangible results rather than partisan arguments.
With the 2026 elections approaching, it remains uncertain whether Trump’s Pennsylvania rally will energize voters in Monroe County and influence turnout.
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