Trump calls affordability crisis a "hoax," touts the economy ahead of midterms
As Democrats campaigning on affordability pick up wins, Trump's messaging about a strong economy is at odds with widespread voter sentiment that he's not doing enough to tackle rising costs.
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4 developments- Dec 8, 2025Only lean-right coverage:Trump’s ‘affordability’ bombast won’t solve his very real economic problems
- Dec 9, 2025Trump says he’s fixing affordability problems – he’ll test out that message at a rally
- Dec 10, 2025Trump downplays concerns about high prices at Pennsylvania rally
- Dec 11, 2025Trump calls affordability crisis a "hoax," touts the economy ahead of midterms
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Quiet for 292 daysLast development · Dec 11, 2025 — Trump calls affordability crisis a "hoax," touts the economy ahead of midterms
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5 viewpointsTrump calls affordability crisis a 'hoax.' The data tells a different story
Trump tests his 'affordability' message in a midterm battleground district
Center
6 viewpointsTrump says he’s fixing affordability problems – he’ll test out that message at a rally
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3 viewpointsTrump compares real wages under his admin versus Biden's during speech calling out Dem affordability 'hoax'
'They Always Have a Hoax': Trump Kicks Off Affordability Tour in Pennsylvania
Trump says he's fixing affordability problems. He'll test out that message at a rally
Trump’s ‘affordability’ bombast won’t solve his very real economic problems