Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is not mincing words. In a Tuesday post on X, she went after President Donald Trump and Republicans for what she says is a full-scale assault on American families' wallets, just a week before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

"REPUBLICANS SHATTERED OUR ECONOMY with Trump's tariffs, illegal Iran war and Big Ugly Bill that gutted Medicaid and SNAP — healthcare and food for millions," Pelosi wrote. She didn't stop there, adding, "Now, FAMILIES PAY MORE for gas, groceries, healthcare and power."

And she had a warning for the GOP: "NOV. 3RD THEY PAY AT THE BALLOT BOX."

Democrats Line Up Behind the Cost-of-Living Message

Pelosi isn't alone in hammering the cost-of-living angle. Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) said working Americans are struggling as Trump continues the Iran war, calling for an end to the conflict and more affordable everyday expenses. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) accused Trump of breaking his promises on peace and affordability, saying he had "jacked up the cost of living" while cutting food assistance and health care.

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said "the cost of this administration's corruption is too high for most Americans to bear" and urged Democrats to regain control of Congress. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) criticized Trump's economic record, saying, "Inflation is still rising, costs are too high, and instead of you feeling the 'Golden Age,' only the well-connected are."

Republicans Push Back With Aid and Tax Cuts

Republicans have their own story to tell. Last week, the Trump administration announced $8 billion in farmer aid to offset higher diesel costs, drawing praise from Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.). Trump linked additional aid to Republican victories in the midterms and said fuel prices would fall after the Iran war ended.

Last month, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Republican tax cuts had boosted take-home pay, claiming the average Louisiana taxpayer had gained $2,915. He warned that Democrats would raise taxes and expand government, while crediting Republican policies with cutting taxes and regulations and creating 1 million jobs.

So there you have it: Democrats say the economy is broken for ordinary families; Republicans say their policies are putting more money in people's pockets. Voters will get the final word on Nov. 3.