The reason Trump is unconcerned about affordability is...

[Kablooie]

that he knows it won't affect the election because his henchmen have rigged the systems so that Democrats will never take power again.

I'm sure there are many, many ways important elections have been rigged.
We see a few of these disputed in the news but you can be sure there are many other plans that never see sunlight and are ready to go. If a Democrat wins an important race, Trump will have ways to contest it and throw out enough votes to ensure the Republican wins. I'll bet some of his discussions with Putin were about successful ways to rig elections.

Trump knows that Republicans will keep control of both houses no matter what the people want, otherwise he would be more concerned about the upcoming election.

[EarthAbides]

1. I totally agree!!

First, he will try not stop the elections in November, if that doesn't work then he will stop the count and/or declare the elections fraudulent, and if that doesn't work then Mike Johnson will refuse to swear anyone in. Miles Taylor is warning about a scenario where they are going to create evidence against Venezuela and Maduro and Maduro will agree to it under some secret deal. The whole abduction of Maduro makes a lot more sense now.

[Janbdwl72]

3. I certainly think Democrats, independents and all Americans concerned about preserving democracy

Should be aware of this and never take anything for granted.

However, I do believe that since elections are by law state responsibilities and no law (that I have seen) has been enacted to change that, the November elections will go through.

Despite the gerrymandering and voter suppression attempts, the Felon retains an approval rating in the range of the upper 30s to lower 40s.

I would like to think that though we certainly must be realistic and aware of all the Felon's attempts to rig elections to serve his selfish interests, things continue to look good for Democrats.

[ZDU]

2. .... because he is a thief

He has already stolen the election. He knows he will remain in office. No person can convince me otherwise. His death will be the one and only reason he leaves the White House. Mark my word.
And.... despite this, I will vote

[Torchlight]

4. I think it's because he's lining his pockets

cares nothing about the midterms and places faith in his legal team circling the wagons after November when the GOP gets fired as the boss from congress. He's not helping, defending or assisting anyone this fall except himself.

[EarthAbides]

5. Hopefully his passing will end this nightmare...

But look how they are hiding McConnell's passing? The fascist pig has edema all over his body! His suits barely fit anywhere anymore. How long can a person last with that kind of edema? Can Russell Vought, Steven Miller, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth and VD Vance keep the march to fascism going?