Inflation was a driving force behind Donald Trump's election victory, but he's put the issue on the back burner during his first week in office. He's instead focusing on immigration, which he describes as his top priority. Trump is banking that voters will give him a pass and continue to blame former President Joe Biden for high prices. Trump is working to bring down energy prices by asking oil companies to produce more. But presidents have little direct control over prices of groceries, housing and other things that are frustrating Americans.
