In a surprising move, a prominent television supporter of President Donald Trump has voiced a striking criticism, cautioning that many of his backers are struggling financially. This unexpected on-air critique came from Batya Ungar-Sargon, a host for NewsNation, who directly addressed the president with a heartfelt plea for help.

“Mr. President, your supporters are hurting,” Ungar-Sargon declared, urging Trump to take action to alleviate the financial burdens faced by many American households. Known for her staunch support and frequent defense of the president’s policies, Ungar-Sargon’s Saturday night broadcast took a different tone as she relayed the economic hardships experienced by those who have consistently stood by Trump.

Ungar-Sargon vividly described the grim realities faced by working-class Americans who have remained steadfast in their loyalty to Trump across multiple election cycles. “People who voted for you three times, who would endure walking over Legos on hot coals just to vote for you, are now broke,” she stated, highlighting the severe measures some are taking, such as skipping meals or purchasing canned chicken in bulk due to financial constraints.

This direct message to the White House from a usually supportive media personality underscores the growing concern about the economic struggles affecting many of Trump’s supporters, pushing for urgent intervention to address these pressing issues.

‘People who voted for you three times who would walk over Legos covered in hot coals to vote for you are broke, skipping meals, others are buying canned chicken in bulk because that’s all they can afford,’ she said. 

‘The cost of food and gas is just so high.’

The striking appeal comes as Trump faces mounting scrutiny over inflation, rising fuel prices and growing voter frustration with the economy nearly a year and a half into his second term.

Ungar-Sargon said families are increasingly being forced to make painful choices as everyday expenses consume larger portions of household budgets.

NewsNation host Batya Ungar-Sargon warned President Donald Trump that many of his most loyal supporters are struggling with rising living costs

Ungar-Sargon told viewers that some Trump voters are ‘skipping meals’ as food and fuel prices continue to climb. Trump waves as he returns to the White House on Sunday

‘People are finding it impossible to pay for their kids after-school sports once they fill up the car with gas,’ she said.

The host noted that many Trump supporters had accepted the possibility of higher prices if it meant achieving broader policy goals, including tariffs and the administration’s hardline approach toward Iran.

‘People who support you and support the war in Iran who were willing to pay a little more to make sure our grandkids don’t have to live with the threat of a nuclear armed terrorist state, who were willing to pay a little more for the possibility of reassuring our great manufacturing base with tariffs, well, they’ve paid all they can,’ she said.

Ungar-Sargon said she was hearing both anger and resignation from voters who believed Trump would lower costs after returning to office.

‘Some expressing anger and frustration they feel that they voted for you to bring down the cost. Others are just quietly skipping meals,’ she explained.

She pushed back against suggestions that concerns about the economy are merely a matter of public perception.

‘Contrary to what some in your administration keep saying it’s not just vibes – inflation is eating up wage growth and then some.’

The NewsNation host cited a string of troubling economic indicators, noting that gasoline prices were hovering around $4.50 per gallon heading into the summer travel season while wholesale inflation had climbed to six percent.

Earlier this month, Trump created a firestorm when he said financial struggles are not a factor in his decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end to the Iran war

She also pointed to dwindling household savings and rising credit card stress.

‘Savings are at an all-time low, 13% of credit card balances are now over 90 days delinquent – the highest since 2011,’ she said.

Ungar-Sargon acknowledged Trump’s frequent boasts about stock market gains but argued that many ordinary Americans are not seeing the benefits.

‘You keep saying that the stock market is doing great and that is true but the gains of the economy and nearly all consumer spending are concentrated in the top 10% – everyone else is broke.’

She concluded with a direct request for relief, suggesting that some of the administration’s tariff revenue could be redirected to struggling households.

‘Your supporters need help Mr President and they need it from you,’ she said.

‘We brought in $200 billion in tariff revenue – couldn’t some of that be shared with Americans struggling to put food on the table?’

The appeal was particularly notable because Ungar-Sargon has been one of Trump’s most enthusiastic media defenders.

She has repeatedly praised the president throughout his second term, previously describing him as ‘the most effective president of my lifetime’ and earning attention for her glowing assessments of his leadership.

Her comments also come over weeks after the president sparked controversy when he said he does not focus on Americans’ financial struggles when making decisions related to Iran.

‘I don’t think about anybody. I think about one thing – we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon. That’s all,’ Trump told reporters when asked whether he considers the economic pain facing Americans on May 15.

Earlier in. May, Trump doubled down on his claim that he ‘doesn’t think about’ Americans’ financial situation but promised that there will only be ‘short-term pain’ on inflation

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The remarks generated criticism from opponents and concern among some Republicans already grappling with voter anxiety over inflation.

The Labor Department reported that wholesale inflation accelerated to 6% in April, while consumer prices remained elevated, placing renewed pressure on Republicans seeking to defend their congressional majorities ahead of November’s midterms.

Trump later defended his remarks during an interview with Fox News host Bret Baier, insisting he stood by what he said.

‘That’s a perfect statement, I’d make it again,’ Trump said. ‘It’s very simple. When people hear me say it, everybody agrees, short-term pain. It’s gonna be short-term pain.’

Warning: Spoilers ahead! If you haven’t watched the eighth episode of “Euphoria” Season 3, proceed with caution.

What started as a series exploring the challenges faced by high school students has transformed into an intense crime saga in its third season, culminating in the shocking demise of Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi.

The pressing question remains: Did Zendaya’s character, Rue, survive the season?

Midway through the extended 93-minute episode, Rue succumbs to a drug overdose, marking a pivotal and heartbreaking moment.

The devastating scene unfolds when Rue, in a moment of desperation, takes a bottle of pills from her employer, the notorious drug lord Alamo, portrayed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and tragically overdoses on fentanyl.

Her mentor, Ali (Colman Domingo) finds her dead on his couch.

Before that, Rue goes down memory lane, recalling standing in a field with Fez (Angus Cloud, who tragically died in real life in 2023 of an overdose). Cloud is shown onscreen with Zendaya, in what’s clearly archival footage taken before his death. They stand in a field with their arms around each other.

Rue then has an extended dream sequence where she goes back to her childhood home and visits her mom, Leslie (Nika King) who is reading the Bible.

The camera cuts to a distraught Ali trying to wake Rue up on his couch, and finding her unresponsive.

An unspecified number of months later, Ali to one of his support group meetings, as he talks about right from wrong, and says this will be his last meeting, because he will find another way to be “of service.”

Jules (Hunter Schafer) is shown crying while finishing a painting of Rue. It’s Jules’ only appearance in the episode.

Rue’s friend, Lexi (Maude Apatow) tells Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) that Rue left behind her Bible, and she ended up reading it after Rue’s death. It’s unclear how much time has passed, but it’s been at least a month. Lexi admits that she has “a lot of guilt about how I left things,” with Rue.

She says she learned from the Bible “bad things happen, so why have anxiety about it? No matter what, you have to just keep going.” She adds that she thinks that’s the “point” of it.

Ali later goes on a revenge mission for Rue. He puts on his old military uniform, goes to Alamo’s strip club, and starts shooting. The two men have a stand-off that ends with Ali fatally shooting Alamo.

The episode ends with Ali visiting the “homestead,” the religious family whose lifestyle impressed Rue at the beginning of Season 3. He calls Rue his “daughter” and says he wanted to come, because she remembered it as the most peaceful place they ever visited. The family and Ali say a prayer over Rue, and Zendaya’s voice says, “May God bless us all.”

The show first premiered in 2019, and in the first two seasons, Rue was a teenage drug addict. She overdosed several times, got indebted to shady dealers like Laurie (Martha Kelly), had a toxic romance with Jules, and engaged in a lot of self-destructive behavior.

The role won Zendaya two Emmys, and helped put her on the map.

At the end of the episode, footage is shown of Zendaya giving a speech thanking the crew, saying “many of you have been here since the beginning, and watched me grow up,” and calls it an “honor.”

The “Dune” star, 28, was already famous after a Disney Channel career, but “Euphoria” positioned her for the more adult roles she’s taken on in recent years, like “The Drama.” The show didn’t launch her, but it did heavily contribute to her current superstar status.

Rue never had much in the way of self-preservation instincts, but Season 3 tossed that out the window even further. 

In Season 3, after a five-year time jump, Rue was working off her debt to Laurie by trafficking drugs, along with her friend Faye (Chloe Cherry). She got out of it by jumping to work for the strip club kingpin, Alamo – but that didn’t turn out so well for her, either. 

Rue initially had fun working for Alamo and his henchmen, which included Bishop (Darrell Britt Gibson) and G (Marshawn Lynch). She managed his strip club, and had a fling with the stripper Angel (Priscilla Delgado). 

But, she got caught by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and forced to spy on Alamo and Laurie for them, so that they didn’t throw her in prison. 

She also got disillusioned after noticing that strippers didn’t have a good time working in Alamo’s club. In general, Rue spent most of Season 3 in hot water.

After talking it over with her sponsor, Ali (Colman Domingo), Rue turned to the Bible to try to find redemption. At the beginning of Season 3, during her time trafficking drugs, she also got intrigued by the “homestead” that she briefly stayed in. They were a religious family living a simple farm life. 

She also unwisely told her friend Lexi (Maude Apatow) about working for the DEA. Lexi told Maddy (Alexa Demie), who spilled the beans to Alamo. 

In the end, however, Rue didn’t die from the gang war. She died of an overdose.

Now, at least, Rue’s chaotic story is over, and it has a grim ending.

In March, “The Drama” actress told Variety that filming Season 3 was a “whirlwind,” and said, “I did what I do in eight months in like four months.”

In April, Akinnuoye-Agbaje exclusively told Page Six that Zendaya was “generous” and “very intelligent.” 

He praised the actress for not being “precious” with the material.

“She can turn it on and off,” he said. “When we have to chuck mud in her face, she’s saying, ‘Chuck the mud in my face!’ That’s what you want with your scene partner – somebody who is prepared to be committed to the scene.” 

Zendaya is already moving on to a big year, as she’s got roles coming up in several blockbusters, including “Dune: Part III” and Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” 

HBO has not officially confirmed whether this episode is the series finale. It’s listed as “season finale.” 

In April, Levinson told Variety that he has “no plans” for a Season 4. 

Zendaya also said on “The Drew Barrymore Show” that she thinks Season 3 is the end, and that it has “closure.”