Fact Check: Are Prices Rapidly Falling After Democrats Left Trump With the Worst Inflation Ever?

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Claimant: Donald Trump

Claim: Democrats handed Trump the worst inflation in U.S. history, and prices are now falling rapidly.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Inflation peaked at 9.1% in 2022, which was not the highest in U.S. history. Current inflation remains around 3%, similar to levels when Trump took office, and prices are not falling rapidly.

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Date: 01/06/2026

 

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Last Updated on January 6, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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