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Hakeem Jeffries: “Donald Trump, in fact, said that costs would go down on day…”

Featuring: Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 8th Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 24:18

While none of this is really going to be addressed on the agenda next week? Well, Republicans have failed to keep their promise to drive down the high cost of living. And Donald Trump, in fact, said that costs would go down on day one. Costs haven't gone down, costs have gone up in the United States of America. Life is far too expensive. And as Democrats, we remain committed to doing everything possible to ensure that we are improving the ability of the American people to live a comfortable life, an affordable life and the good life. (24:18–24:27)

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Asserts that Donald Trump promised costs would decrease on day one, but they have increased.

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