National Democrats are salivating over the chance to attack President Donald Trump on the economy, arguing that the White House’s latest gaffe highlights how “out of touch” Trump is over how the Iran war is impacting affordability.
On Wednesday, Trump hosted guests for a private Easter luncheon at the White House, where, for more than an hour, he repeatedly suggested that the federal government could not afford to launch new programs lowering the rising costs of child and daycare, which are frequently cited as a top economic concern heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
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