When President Trump called “affordability” a “hoax,” Democrats believed he handed them the perfect message for the midterms:

“You’re struggling to afford food. Trump doesn’t care.”

In reality, Trump wasn’t dismissing the economic pain millions of Americans still feel. He was expressing disbelief at how Democrats were framing the affordability issue.

He’s right: It took a lot of gall for Democrats to cast themselves as champions of affordability after advancing Biden policies that sent inflation to a 40-year high and raised grocery prices by over 23% in just four years.

Since last January, Trump’s agenda has kept inflation in check, delivered bigger paychecks and tax refunds, and removed millions of illegal immigrants who were driving up housing costs and holding down wages. But the damage Biden caused can’t be undone overnight.

Americans are still wincing at the supermarket checkout counter, and Trump knows voters will take that frustration out on Republicans unless he delivers relief quickly. The temporary spike in gas prices caused by the war with Iran only adds to the urgency.

One way Trump can reassure voters that he’s working to bring down food costs is by using antitrust enforcement to target industry abuses.

On April 14, the Federal Trade Commission opened its public comment period for a proposed rule that would crack down on hidden fees charged by online grocery delivery services. Around one-fifth of American households buy groceries online. If they’re being........

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