Fact Check: Did Biden’s Economy Meet the Definition of Stagflation?

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Claimant: Donald Trump


Claim: The Biden administration presided over stagflation.


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: Economists say stagflation requires sustained high inflation combined with weak growth and rising unemployment. While inflation increased during Biden’s term, economic growth and employment levels did not meet the classic definition of stagflation.


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Date: 02/23/2026


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Last Updated on February 23, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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