Donald Trump’s Effort To Redirect Blame Falls Flat As Shoppers Focus On Sky-High Food Prices

In an unexpected turn, President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appeared almost friendly during their first in-person meeting at the White House since the latter's remarkable victory in the recent mayoral election. Trump again revisited a recurring theme of his: the affordability of essential goods following the Democrats' significant electoral wins. Addressing reporters in the Oval Office, he expressed amazement at the term "groceries" while discussing cost factors from their conversation. The president remarked, “We had some interesting discussions; some of his ideas align with mine, particularly regarding affordability.” His fixation on the word was met with ridicule online, as users highlighted the irony of his sentiment regarding grocery prices. Many criticized Trump for seemingly viewing "groceries" as an archaic concept. Despite his claims, grocery prices have continued to rise, with a noted 2.7% increase compared to last year, a reality every consumer grapples with.