Fox News’ Ainsley Earhardt Laments Over How ‘Expensive’ It Is to Raise a Child
Earhardt said the cost has climbed nearly 30% since 2023, with school, sports and clothing adding to the burden for parents.
- On Tuesday, Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt reported that the average cost of raising a child in the United States has surged to more than $300,000, up nearly 30% over the past three years.
- A recently released Labor Department report shows inflation has surged since Joe Biden left office, driven by tariffs and economic consequences of the war on Iran.
- Co-Host Lawrence Jones highlighted regional disparities, noting Hawaii is the most expensive state at $412,661 and New Hampshire the most affordable at $201,963, while Earhardt added the South is up to $23,000 cheaper.
- Brian Kilmeade, co-host, promoted the One Big Beautiful Bill, which includes Trump Accounts providing a $1,000 deposit for every newborn to help offset costs.
- Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree, stated that rising childcare costs turn a challenging situation into an "almost unmanageable one for people," reflecting broader economic pressures on families.
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Fox News host: 'Gosh, everything is so expensive'
While it is well known that Fox News hosts typically avoid saying anything that could reflect poorly on President Donald Trump or the Republican Party, sometimes they just can’t help themselves. Appearing on Fox and Friends Tuesday morning, host Ainsley Earhardt let loose an unguarded reaction to news that the costs of child-rearing have skyrocketed, saying, “Gosh, everything is so expensive.”She was facing the news that since 2023, the cost of …
‘Gosh, Everything is So Expensive’: Fox Host Reacts to Spike in Child Costs Since 2023
Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt reacted to the massive rise in child-raising costs since 2023 on Tuesday, remarking that “everything is so expensive” now. “It’s expensive to raise a child. It’s gone up 30% actually, nearly 30% over the past three years,” reported Earhardt during a segment on Fox & Friends. “It costs more than $300,000 to raise a child in the United States nowadays.” Co-host Lawrence Jones weighed in, “Apparently it’s all about wh…
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