Trump rails against “affordability,” calling it a “hoax”

President Trump claims that a renewed focus on affordability is a “con job” carried out by Democrats. When it comes to the cost of living, the president has repeatedly claimed progress. And he’s irritated with Democrats for talking about an affordability crisis, calling it a “con job” and a “hoax.” However, the high cost of living remains a top concern for Americans. A new Yahoo/YouGov poll shows almost twice as many respondents saying the president has helped raise prices rather than lowering them. Last month, the White House removed some tariffs on food imports in a bid to lower grocery prices.