Trump voters say costs are crushing their wallets - but look past president for blame

Fox News Digital spoke with Americans who gathered on the National Mall Wednesday evening for President Donald Trump's rally kicking off the "Great American State Fair" celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary, where attendees weighed in on whether they are feeling pain in their pockets as affordability concerns loom over the war with Iran and midterm elections in November.

"I'm not that concerned about the affordability thing. I think that our president is probably the best businessman to ever be president, and things will turn," added James' brother, David.

"I don't think the prices in general have gotten any worse than when Biden was in the administration," said Lisa of Maryland.

Lisa and her husband, Matt, both served in the Army and expressed diverging opinions on affordability and Trump's handling of Iran.

"Prices have definitely gone up and they do get my attention," said Matt of Maryland.

Matt shared that his drill sergeants were warning him of being deployed to Iran back in 1985. "Here we are today in 2026, still dealing with this problem."

"We are taking it for the team with the gas prices and everything else, but things are stabling, and President Trump, don't underestimate him."