Trump scoffs at ‘affordability’ as he touts economic policies at Georgia rally

Donald Trump derided the concept of "affordability" as a political buzzword during a campaign rally in Georgia, dismissing it as a creation of Democratic strategists. Speaking at Wheeler High School in Marietta, an Atlanta suburb, Trump argued that lingering price increases were a consequence of the current administration's policies.

"So I just want you to remember that if you’re paying a little bit more – a lot of it’s come down now, we got it coming down very rapidly actually," Trump told the crowd. He framed current economic conditions as a hangover from the Biden presidency, asserting that his own economic policies had already begun to bring costs down significantly.

Despite his dismissal of the "affordability" narrative, Trump dedicated a substantial portion of his speech to highlighting the tangible benefits of his economic agenda. He sought to reassure voters that his approach prioritized their financial well-being, even as he downplayed concerns about the cost of living.

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So I just want you to remember that if you’re paying a little bit more – a lot of it’s come down now, we got it coming down very rapidly actually