Amid growing concerns about affordability and economic stress, former President Trump is under fire for his dismissal of rising prices that many Americans are struggling with. While Trump claims that prices are going down and insists that there is no affordability crisis, critics—including some within his own party—argue that this perspective is out of touch with the reality facing voters. GOP pollsters warn that Democrats capitalized on these affordability issues in recent elections, and Trump may face similar backlash if he fails to address these concerns effectively. In a surprising turn, even Fox News has challenged Trump on this front, highlighting a widening gap between his messages and the economic anxieties of American families. As Trump tries to pivot and make affordability a central issue of his platform, his critics are quick to remind him of his previous dismissals, questioning whether he genuinely understands the impact of inflation on American lives.