Trump's own words, captured on official White House video, have set off fresh anger after he called 'affordability' a 'Democrat scam' just weeks after campaigning on a pledge to 'make America affordable again'.
The comment, made during a Cabinet meeting, has put him at odds with campaign footage in which he repeatedly promised rapid relief on everyday costs. Critics say the contradiction helps explain growing voter scepticism about who is responsible for the cost-of-living squeeze. Supporters argue he is reframing political rhetoric; opponents call it a betrayal of a central campaign promise.
