Trump's economic tightrope messaging of strong economy, high prices

President Trump's economic officials acknowledge that a strong economy alone will not persuade Americans that they are better off under this president.Why it matters: The administration is trying to avoid what it sees as a Biden-era mistake: touting strong economic data while Americans are still reeling from a historic run-up in prices to which Trump's policies have contributed.It is a high-wire messaging act just weeks before the midterms: The administration wants to promote strong growth without appearing to dismiss Americans' frustration over the cost of living."If I say, 'Oh, people are wr