By John Q. Hosedrinker 
During a White House meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, President Trump reacted strongly to questions about affordability, dismissing concerns as a “con job” by Democrats. He insisted prices were “way down” and claimed the U.S. had more jobs and investment than any other country in history. Despite this, recent data showed rising consumer prices, including for gas, food, and energy. This response reflects the sensitivity surrounding the issue as Democrats capitalized on economic anxieties during recent elections.
Read the original article here
The core of this whole episode is pretty simple: Red-Faced Trump Melts Down at Being Challenged on ‘Affordability.’ It seems like the former president, and likely future candidate, was utterly triggered after being fact-checked over the price of a Thanksgiving dinner. And really, it’s not surprising, is it?
We’ve seen this pattern before, and it’s almost predictable at this point. The strategy? Deny, deny, deny. If a problem exists, pretend it doesn’t. If you’re challenged on it, well, then the challenger is part of the problem. That whole “affordability is a con job by Democrats” line is just…chef’s kiss. Every accusation, as the saying goes, is a confession. It’s the same playbook used over and over.
The specifics of the Thanksgiving dinner price are almost secondary. The real meat of the matter is the reaction. The fact that he didn’t want to talk about affordability, then immediately pivoted to claiming how much *cheaper* everything was under his previous administration, speaks volumes. It’s that crusty desperation, that attempt to rewrite reality on the fly, that really underscores the issue. The man is clearly out of touch.
The whole thing boils down to this: he’s completely incapable of admitting fault or even acknowledging a problem, especially when it reflects badly on him. And the constant barrage of lies—about the 2020 election, gas prices, grocery costs, etc.—is just a smokescreen. It’s a performance designed to reinforce a narrative, regardless of its basis in reality. The real question is: why isn’t the media hammering him on these blatant falsehoods?
The media’s kid gloves approach with him, frankly, is baffling. It’s as though there’s a fear of being cut off from access. But the alternative – just letting the lies flow – does a disservice to the public. It validates a complete disregard for truth.
The trigger, as always, seems to be someone puncturing his desired narrative. This time, it was a simple observation about a Thanksgiving meal. The fact that the meal was cheaper in past years, but now contained fewer items, exposed his hypocrisy. His reaction – a complete meltdown – is a window into his fragility.
You can’t help but notice the tone of constant grievance. His constant attacks and his utter inability to engage in an honest dialogue with anyone who disagrees with him is both pathetic and dangerous.
The economy is always a major factor. The Republicans, if they want a chance, they need to rein this guy in. But I think they know it’s over, so it makes sense that they’re just getting ready to go down with the ship.
It’s the disconnect that really stings. What does he even know about the daily lives of average Americans? He’s completely removed from the reality of affordability struggles, and the fact that he’s being fact-checked about a *Thanksgiving dinner* is a perfect encapsulation of how out of touch he is. This is a guy who probably hasn’t bought groceries in decades.
Ultimately, the focus should be on affordability. And it doesn’t matter how annoyed he gets. The more it’s discussed, the harder it will be to ignore. It is a fundamental truth: the guy is a spoiled, entitled piece of shit, and his complete lack of self-awareness is astounding.
The constant need to validate every statement by lying about everything he says is frustrating.