Trump Says He ‘Won’ on Affordability in Messaging Shift (1)

President Donald Trump declared victory in the fight over cost-of-living concerns, signaling a new approach that seeks to deny problems with his economic agenda while touting stock market gains to insist that his tariff plans have been a success.

“Affordability. You notice what word have you not heard over the last two weeks: Affordability. Because I’ve won, I’ve won affordability,” Trump said Thursday during a visit to Georgia, a crucial battleground state.

Pocketbook issues have emerged as the central focus of the upcoming November congressional elections with households hit hard by costs for groceries, utilities and housing. Polls show voters ...