Prices are not that high and are already coming down, Trump administration officials argued Sunday, despite contradictory evidence and mounting outrage at the affordability of everyday goods.

Why it matters: The administration is trying to climb out of the same hole that trapped former President Biden and his team: You can't convince people the economy's strong if they're paying more for almost everything they buy.

Catch up quick: Voters delivered resounding defeats to GOP candidates for governor in New Jersey and Virginia this week, with exit polls showing voters focused on the economy preferred Democrats. • That's not how it usually works; voters typically trust Republicans over Democrats on economic issues. • "I don't want to hear about the affordability," President Trump said Thu

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