Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Donald Trump
Claim: Annual core inflation for the past three months has dropped to 1.4%.
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: The 1.4% figure relies on distorted data influenced by a government shutdown. Broader, standard measures place core inflation closer to 2.6% in late 2025, with overall inflation around 3%.
Date: 02/10/2026
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Last Updated on February 10, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check