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Sen. Hassan Challenges Treasury Over Trump’s Food Affordability Claim

6/4/2026

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Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) confronted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent June 3, 2026 over President Donald Trump’s remarks.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent displayed a Trump post claiming “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” noted grocery prices fell and said food prices rose 2.5% since President Donald Trump took office after April’s biggest grocery jump.
Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) asked, “When’s the last time you were in a grocery store?” accusing the administration of refusing to acknowledge costs.

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Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) confronted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent June 3, 2026 over President Donald Trump’s remarks.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent displayed a Trump post claiming “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” noted grocery prices fell and said food prices rose 2.5% since President Donald Trump took office after April’s biggest grocery jump.
Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) asked, “When’s the last time you were in a grocery store?” accusing the administration of refusing to acknowledge costs.