As inflation and high prices continue to impact everyday Americans, former President Trump is struggling to communicate an effective economic message to his base. Despite his attempts to deflect blame onto the Biden administration, polls indicate a significant portion of his own supporters are increasingly dissatisfied. Many Trump voters now report that the cost of living is the worst they have ever experienced, with over half subscribing to the view that the Trump administration is responsible for rising grocery prices. The affordability crisis poses a formidable challenge for Trump as he looks ahead, with analysts warning that his strategies are failing to connect with voters who feel the economic strain acutely.