What did Donald Trump claim about the economy on 30 Oct 2026?
Donald Trump, President of the United States ·
INFLATION IS WAY DOWN UNDER “TRUMP.”
Inflation is higher than when he took office. Consumer prices were up 3.0% over 12 months in January 2025, his first month back, and 3.7% in September 2026, the latest month published.
The 12-month change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers was 3.0% in January 2025 and 3.7% in September 2026 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI-U series CUUR0000SA0).
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