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Trump and Leavitt Defend Affordability Amid Criticism

11/12/2025

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Trump Critiques Media

At a press event, U.S. President Donald Trump and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the media for ignoring Trump's affordability contributions.
Leavitt claimed Trump signed the largest middle-class tax cut in six months.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán humorously suggested hiring Leavitt, sparking mixed reactions.
Critics labeled both U.S. President Donald Trump and Leavitt as "creepy perverts" and questioned affordability claims, noting rising costs.

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Trump Misstates Inflation

U.S. President Donald Trump faces backlash over his claim that inflation and grocery prices are down.
Economics professor Justin Wolfers argues those claims are disconnected from reality, citing a 2.7% rise in grocery prices since August 2024.
Wolfers notes that nearly all categories of goods have price increases, contradicting the portrayal of a thriving economy.
Social media users have expressed frustration, questioning the validity of Trump’s claims amid rising costs.

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Trump Critiques Media

At a press event, U.S. President Donald Trump and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the media for ignoring Trump's affordability contributions.
Leavitt claimed Trump signed the largest middle-class tax cut in six months.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán humorously suggested hiring Leavitt, sparking mixed reactions.
Critics labeled both U.S. President Donald Trump and Leavitt as "creepy perverts" and questioned affordability claims, noting rising costs.

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