Hinson Highlights Early Economic Gains Under Trump, Praises Military Support Initiatives

Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, praised President Donald Trump’s prime-time address to the nation on Thursday, stating that his focus on affordability and economic relief reflects early gains from his administration.

She noted that the policy marks a sharp break from those under former President Joe Biden.

Hinson, who is also a candidate for the U.S. Senate, described the successes in an interview the morning after Trump’s roughly 18-minute Wednesday night address.

During the address, Trump highlighted economic trends and previewed what the White House described as aggressive housing, healthcare, and regulatory reforms.

Trump cited higher costs for cars, gasoline, groceries, hotels, and airfare over the past four years and argued that inflationary pressures were now easing under his leadership.

“Under our leadership, they are all coming down and coming down fast,” Trump said during the address.

Hinson stated the speech underscored what she called historic progress in Trump’s first year back in office and framed the economy as the central issue facing working families.

“He is focused on affordability,” Hinson added. “He’s focused on fixing what President Biden broke with his autopen over four years of devastating bad policies for our country.”

She contrasted Republican economic priorities with those of Democrats, arguing that GOP lawmakers favor reducing regulations and returning money to taxpayers rather than expanding federal spending.

Hinson noted recent economic indicators show early results from that approach, though economists remain divided on how quickly interest rates and consumer prices may fall in the months ahead.

Trump’s address included a proposed one-time “warrior dividend” for U.S. service members, a $1,776 payment tied symbolically to the nation’s founding in 1776. The White House stated that the payments would be funded through tariff revenue.

Hinson praised the proposal, calling it a tangible sign of support for military families. She also pointed to congressional passage of the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which includes pay raises and funding priorities for the armed forces and now awaits Trump’s signature.

“Part of that investment is in our people,” Hinson said. “We need to let our military families know we appreciate them.”

Her comments came a day after she attended a solemn transfer ceremony for two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria in an ISIS-related attack. Hinson stated that Trump met privately with the families, alongside state and federal officials.

“It was a really tough day,” she said, adding that the presence of the president and senior leaders sent a message of solidarity to grieving families.

Republicans are seeking to maintain momentum heading into the next legislative year, with housing costs, healthcare premiums, and inflation continuing to rank among voters’ top concerns.