Americans Feel Tangible Economic Relief Under Trump, Claims Oklahoma Senator

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., stated Thursday that Americans are already experiencing tangible economic relief under President Donald Trump.

During an appearance on “Wake Up America,” Lankford credited the administration and Congress for reversing years of economic damage attributed to former President Joe Biden. He noted voters are noticing improvements at grocery stores, gas pumps, and paychecks as inflation pressures ease.

“It’s not happening anymore,” Lankford said, referencing the previous administration’s record: “We had 21% inflation under Joe Biden.” He emphasized that Trump’s economic message resonates because it reflects real-world experience. “What President Trump came out to say last night was, you feel the difference that’s happening now,” Lankford stated, referring to the president’s Wednesday night address.

Lankford clarified these gains stem from coordinated government action rather than market forces alone. “This is just not something that just occurred on its own,” he said, highlighting changes in tax policy, trade policy, and efforts to leverage companies for additional U.S. hiring. He added that working with food companies to reduce prices has helped families strained by years of rising costs.

Lankford shared a personal example from Oklahoma City: “I paid $1.97 for gasoline last weekend—I cannot remember the last time I got gas that began with a dollar.”

Looking ahead, Lankford predicted further relief in 2026 as provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect. “Americans will feel it very quickly when they’re filing their taxes next year,” he said, citing immediate benefits such as no tax on tips and no tax on overtime. Law enforcement officers, first responders, and working seniors who receive Social Security would see swift relief under these provisions. Small businesses, farmers, and ranchers also stand to gain from immediate deductions for major capital expenses, which Lankford called “a huge difference in hiring and investment.”

“There will be a very definite feeling that things have shifted,” he concluded.