Fact Check: Did Core Inflation Fall to 1.4% Over the Past Three Months?

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Claimant: President Donald Trump (R)

Claim: “Annual core inflation for the past three months has dropped to just 1.4%.”

Rating: MISLEADING

Explanation: The 1.4% figure reflects distorted economic data recorded during a federal government shutdown. Core inflation for the final six months of 2025 was closer to 2.6%, while overall inflation measured about 3% prior to the shutdown period.

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Date: 03/13/2026

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Last Updated on March 13, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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