Doug Burgum: Voters More Focused on Inflation Than Trump’s Trials

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum stated that he believes the ongoing legal battles faced by former President Donald Trump will not significantly impact voter decisions in the upcoming election. Speaking on CBS’s “Face The Nation,” Burgum emphasized that American voters are more concerned with everyday issues like inflation and the cost of living than with Trump’s trials.

Burgum explained that most Americans are preoccupied with their daily struggles under the Biden administration. “I understand that they’re not paying close attention to the trial because most Americans out there, you know, working Americans don’t have time to watch TV all day, read every report, because they’re facing all the things, you know, putting food on the table, gas in the car, all the challenges that they’re facing,” he said.

The governor pointed out that the public’s focus will be on their personal well-being when they head to the polls. He suggested that voters will consider whether they are better off now compared to four years ago under Trump’s presidency. “People are going to make a decision about, were they better, are they better off today than they were four years ago?” Burgum noted.

Burgum also highlighted that Trump is a well-known candidate with a track record that voters can evaluate. He contrasted the current situation with the period when Trump was in office, mentioning economic prosperity and the absence of new wars.

“They had an opportunity to live their life under four years of him. And they had a chance to, you know, prosper. And they had a chance to understand what the world was like. No wars. And now…it’s a very different situation,” Burgum said.

While the trials against Trump are captivating and receive significant media attention, Burgum believes they will not be the deciding factor in the election. He asserted, “The election is not going to turn on this trial.”

Burgum has recently been considered a strong contender for Trump’s vice-presidential pick. Trump is expected to announce his choice at the Republican National Convention in July.

This perspective underscores the priority many voters place on economic issues and personal well-being over political and legal controversies. As the election approaches, it remains to be seen how these factors will influence voter decisions.