Trump dismissed affordability as a word ‘made up by the Democrats’ and promised oil would come ‘tumbling down’—then it hit $100 a barrel. This was in July 2026
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During the election campaign on 9th August 2026 Donald Trump claimed affordability was his priority but he claimed recently that affordability was a word invented by the democrats. can you verify this please? Lincoln Rasalingham
Yes, the core claim is accurate: Donald Trump campaigned heavily on cost-of-living issues, but later dismissed the term “affordability” as a Democratic ploy or a word invented by the media.
The Campaign Platform Throughout his presidential campaign, lower prices and economic relief were central talking points. He frequently pledged to lower prices on groceries, energy, and housing to relieve financial pressure on working-class Americans. At various points, he referred to himself as “the affordability president.”
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The Statements on “Affordability” Following his election, Trump shifted his rhetoric surrounding the specific word “affordability”:
Calling it a “Hoax” or “Democrat Scam”: During a December 2025 Cabinet meeting, Trump stated: “The word affordability is a Democrat scam,” arguing that Democrats were using the term to distract from the high inflation experienced under the Biden administration.
Claiming the Word Was Invented or New: In public remarks at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas, Trump claimed: “They talk about affordability… In my first day, the press said, ‘What are you going to do about affordability?’ It was a word they devised — affordability. They never used that word before.” He made similar comments asserting that Democrats and the media “have this new word called affordability.”