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5. WATCH: Trump says the word 'affordability' is a 'con job' by the Democrats

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Original post)

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 03:15 PM

22 hrs ago

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... Trump suggested Tuesday that the rising cost of living in the United States is a "fake narrative" that is being pushed by Democrats.

"I inherited the worst inflation in history," Trump said during his Cabinet meeting. "There was no affordability. Nobody could afford anything. The prices were massively high."

Trump praised his administration for bringing prices down, even as millions of Americans continue to struggle to afford housing and grocery prices remain high.

"The word 'affordability' is a con job by the Democrats," Trump said.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-says-the-word-affordability-is-a-con-job-by-the-democrats

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This is no bullshit, [View all] MarineCombatEngineer 22 hrs ago OP

Kick and recommend bronxiteforever 22 hrs ago #1

"Buy now, pay later" is booming. progressoid 22 hrs ago #2

And then there is his latest scam the Trump gold colored phone. It's a scam , It's a scam usaf-vet 19 hrs ago #33

Because OMG themdamlibruls something something mwmisses4289 22 hrs ago #3

But we'll get our $2k tariff checks soon leftstreet 22 hrs ago #4

"The checks in the mail" MarineCombatEngineer 22 hrs ago #6

WATCH: Trump says the word 'affordability' is a 'con job' by the Democrats IcyPeas 22 hrs ago #5

And yet, at least 30% of the country believe him MarineCombatEngineer 22 hrs ago #9

Truly sad so many people do not pay attention to politics KS Toronado 20 hrs ago #27

I ask myself that question a lot and somehow this always drops into my mind state of stupid 18 hrs ago #38

They support him because they support his goon squad RazorbackExpat 14 hrs ago #43

They're the cultists. Screw them; THEY dont win elections. They're 30%. Callie1979 5 hrs ago #50

Inflation was at 3% when Biden left vapor2 15 hrs ago #40

I hope those Trump checks show up soon EarlG 22 hrs ago #7

Your best bet is to mercuryblues 22 hrs ago #10

Remember the "Trickle Down Economics" ????? popsdenver 22 hrs ago #12

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That sucks EarlG jfz9580m 10 hrs ago #48

the tarrif tax has gone thru the roof on this one , sir.::) AllaN01Bear 22 hrs ago #8

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That picture says it all. MarineCombatEngineer 21 hrs ago #14

great 'toon, but you know Trumpies don't care, doncha? CTyankee 2 hrs ago #55

Heaven for bigotry, non-generosity, hate and violence. usonian 1 hr ago #57

well this particular individual does editing for me privately. CTyankee 1 hr ago #58

My Dad was an artist. usonian 1 hr ago #59

But, but Trump just said "affordability doesn't mean anything to anybody." Gimpyknee 21 hrs ago #16

Not only end income taxes, but also send every American a $2000.00 tariff check, MarineCombatEngineer 21 hrs ago #18

IF ... IF there is a tariff check, it will be a total illusion bucolic_frolic 21 hrs ago #20

A classic Flim Flam Man. nt MarineCombatEngineer 21 hrs ago #21

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Multimillionaires and billionaires. travelingthrulife 2 hrs ago #54

"I lowered prices on day 1" Clouds Passing 21 hrs ago #17

I hear you and I know you're telling the truth Warpy 21 hrs ago #19

Trump keeps bragging about lower energy costs. On the day Trump took office gas was doc03 20 hrs ago #22

And, presidents have little or no influence on gasoline prices. spooky3 15 hrs ago #39

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One is told by a Sea Lawyer? BidenRocks 19 hrs ago #34

"once upon a time..." rampartd 19 hrs ago #35

"Great" 617Blue 20 hrs ago #24

MAGATs are so full of shit Politicub 20 hrs ago #25

Exactly 👍👍 TommieMommy 20 hrs ago #28

I specifically remember big red billboards in Wisconsin before the Nov 2024 election Blue Owl 20 hrs ago #29

You know this is all Biden's fault!!! COL Mustard 20 hrs ago #30

Kick dalton99a 19 hrs ago #31

My cost of living has gone up gay texan 19 hrs ago #32

We went to Walmart today. Everything was Emile 18 hrs ago #36

I paid $155. for groceries today mnhtnbb 14 hrs ago #41

Same thing here yesterday. murielm99 12 hrs ago #45

I'm in NYC bamagal62 4 hrs ago #51

I can believe it. mnhtnbb 3 hrs ago #53

Here in central Texas, the TACO signs have been coming down, even out in the styx. ... marble falls 14 hrs ago #42

The problem is Maga's never see this oldmanlynn 13 hrs ago #44

Like a miracle, czarjak 12 hrs ago #46

Wow, Pahrump has grown. Old Crank 11 hrs ago #47

I know Pahrump from Art Bell's Coast to Coast. markodochartaigh 3 hrs ago #52

That is a name I haven't heard in decades Old Crank 2 hrs ago #56

They don't care about that... yet. OldBaldy1701E 5 hrs ago #49