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Republican strategist unpacks Trump administration's stance on affordability

By Leila Fadel

Published December 9, 2025 at 5:46 AM CST

Americans are concerned about high costs, but President Trump recently called affordability "a Democrat hoax." NPR unpacks the administration's messaging with GOP strategist Brendan Buck.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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