Overview
- President Trump has repeatedly said costs are down and labeled cost-of-living alarm a “con job,” pointing to market gains and policy moves.
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the message as “gaslighting,” warning Republicans that denying price pain is angering constituents.
- A senior administration official told NPR the president will soon travel to emphasize affordability and acknowledge that more work remains.
- Government figures show inflation near 3% in 2025, with eggs cheaper but ground beef and coffee higher and gasoline averaging about $3.09 a gallon.
- Polling ranks the cost of living as a top concern, with YouGov reporting rising pessimism about the economy even as some analysts cite gains in purchasing power.