Donald Trump may have dismissed US cost of living issues as a "hoax," but his most loyal supporters are feeling the pinch -- even if they still back the president to fix the problem.

Hundreds of people, many bundled up with red "Make America Great Again" beanies, were waiting in the biting cold Tuesday to see Trump talk up his economic agenda at a casino in rural Pennsylvania.

Several told AFP they are worried about high prices but stopped short of blaming the 79-year-old billionaire.

"Personally, yes, prices are high right now... but things have to get worse before they get better," said Brianna Shay, 26, a public education administrator.

"Unfortunately, the president before really screwed us, really bad," she said, echoing Trump in blaming his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden for the

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