Donald Trump promised Nevadans he would lower costs, protect their benefits, and grow their economy. To date, he’s failed to deliver. Trump’s MAGA agenda is an economic wrecking ball aimed squarely at families in the Silver State.
Nevadans are paying more at the pump and at the register
- Nevadans are paying an average of $4.96 per gallon — nearly a dollar above the national average.
- Gas prices are so high that Nevada’s ride-share workers are skipping work entirely.
- Between February and September 2025, Trump’s tariffs cost Nevada households an average of $941, according to a Congressional report.
- It’s not just households; Nevada’s small business community is struggling to keep up with higher costs.
- American families paid $1,000 on average in tariff taxes last year, and this year they will pay at least $600 in additional taxes.
- Nevada businesses are forced to raise prices to make up for higher import costs.
The MAGA Agenda Takes Food Off Nevada Tables and Health Care From Nevada Families
- Up to 44,000 Nevadans, including veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and adults aged 55 to 64, could lose food and nutrition assistance under Trump’s budget bill that made deep cuts to SNAP programs.
- More than 95,271 Nevadans could lose lifesaving health care coverage due to Trump’s Medicaid cuts in his budget bill.
- More than 27% of Nevada’s state budget revenue comes from federal funding, particularly Medicaid.
Trump’s International Insults Are Killing Tourism, An Economic Engine That Powers Nevada’s Economy
- Tourism drives 28% of Nevada’s employment and 37% of its GDP. Trump’s trade war and hostility toward international visitors are delivering a direct blow to the industry.
- Las Vegas suffered its worst decline in annual visitation since the pandemic, to the tune of a 7.5% drop, representing 3.1 million fewer visitors in 2025.
- December 2025 marked the twelfth consecutive month of year-over-year visitation declines, with revenue per available room cratering 11.8%.
- Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley reported that visits from Canada, the city’s largest international market, had “slowed to a drip“ after Trump’s threats against Canada and punishing tariffs on Canadian goods.
Published: Apr 16, 2026 | Last Modified: Apr 17, 2026