What did Donald Trump claim about the economy on 22 Jul 2026?
Donald Trump, President of the United States ·
But thanks to our policies, the cost of rent is now down by more than 10 percent in a short period in the Atlanta area, compared to the peak of the border invasion.
Atlanta rent is up, not down. The area's rent index hit 412.375 in June 2026, higher than in any month from 2021 through 2024.
The consumer price index for rent of primary residence in the Atlanta area was 412.375 in June 2026, higher than in any month from 2021 through 2024. Its 2024 high was 405.754 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI series CUURS35CSEHA).
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- Speech at a high school in Marietta, Georgia.
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