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President Trump is bristling at concerns about affordability and high prices under his administration, taking a dismissive tone toward an issue that could define next year’s midterm elections.

Trump has rapidly shifted his messaging on the cost of living since last week, when the issue helped propel Democrats to electoral victories in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City. He initially argued Republicans needed to talk more about the issue and highlight their accomplishments, before pivoting to calling complaints about high prices a “con” perpetuated by Democrats.

White House officials have echoed the president’s argum

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