Hayes: GOP pays price for Trump's economic failures

Political Landscape - Republicans are in denial following an across-the-board drubbing in the election [1][2] - Democrats are feeling confident and analyzing exit polls to find advantages [1] - The focus is shifting towards "affordability" as a key issue [2][3] Economic Focus - Concerns exist regarding rising prices, particularly grocery prices [2] - The President is expected to address the cost of living as the year progresses [2] - Trump started talking about affordability [3] Misinformation & Reality - Trump claims a 25% lower Thanksgiving dinner cost in 2025 compared to 2024 under Biden, citing Walmart [4] - Walmart's 2025 holiday meal contains only 15 items, while the 2024 meal included 29 items [5] - This year's meal replaced name brands with cheaper Walmart generics [6]