Trump Says Inflation isn’t His No. 1 Issue. So What happens to Consumer Prices?

By Evans Momodu
1 minute read


During his campaign, Donald Trump frequently cited inflation and the rising cost of groceries as central to his platform, claiming that these issues were pivotal to his victory.

"When you buy apples, when you buy bacon, when you buy eggs, they would double and triple the price over a short period of time," Trump noted. "And I won an election based on that. We’re going to bring those prices way down."

Despite these promises, Trump’s first week in office featured little direct action to tackle soaring grocery prices. His initial executive orders included directives for federal agencies to “pursue appropriate actions” to address inflation, but specific policies to reduce food costs were notably absent.

Instead, Trump focused heavily on lowering energy costs, which he argued would have broader economic benefits, and placed immigration as his top priority.

“They all said inflation was the No. 1 issue. I said, I disagree,” Trump remarked, asserting that while he discussed inflation, he believed voters resonated more with his stance on immigration. "I talked about inflation too, but how many times can you say that an apple has doubled in cost?”

While Trump’s energy policies may aim to reduce costs indirectly, critics and Democratic lawmakers have pointed out the lack of immediate measures to address food inflation, an issue that continues to weigh heavily on American households.
Source: AP News