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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Inflation dropped because “we’re doing it right” and “running the country properly.”
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: The June decline in inflation was driven primarily by falling energy prices following a temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The data did not show broad-based or clearly durable inflation improvement attributable to the administration’s overall management of the economy.
Date: 08/12/2026
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Last Updated on August 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check