During a campaign stop in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump provided a mother of three with $100 towards her grocery bill. This gesture occurred at Sprankles Neighborhood Market in Kittanning, where hundreds of people were lined up to meet Trump.
Trump addressed the shopper, stating, “Here, it’s going to go down a little bit,” before handing her the money. His communications team identified her as a mother of three. Trump’s remark, “It just went down 100 bucks,” elicited a grateful response from the woman, who thanked him.
The former president then offered an additional promise, saying, “We’ll do that for you from the White House, alright?” before waving goodbye and expressing his gratitude for the support.
In addition to his gesture, Trump supported the business by purchasing a large bag of popcorn. A customer present mentioned their mother had also bought the same popcorn, prompting Trump to inquire about its quality. The customer’s positive response led Trump to comment that if it was indeed good, he would request the popcorn in Washington D.C., potentially from the Oval Office.
Trump also engaged in a conversation with the store owner about the impact of inflation on the business. The owner praised his team, explaining they had maintained increasing sales every year until the past three years, which saw sales decline due to inflation despite higher prices. This situation had forced them to become more creative with space utilization.
Trump acknowledged the challenges posed by inflation, noting the paradox of rising prices and declining sales. The owner reiterated the difficulties but expressed confidence in his team and family for their collaborative efforts.
Donald Trump’s visit to Pennsylvania underscores his focus on key swing states as the presidential race progresses.
