Fact Check: Did Core Inflation Drop to 1.4% Over the Past Three Months as Trump Claims?

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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%.


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Date: 02/10/2026


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Last Updated on February 10, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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