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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: He “inherited the worst inflation in American history” and has since reduced inflation to 1.8%.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Inflation was 3.0% when Trump took office in January 2025, far below the historical record. For the 12 months ending in September 2026, inflation was 3.7%, while core inflation was 2.6%, not 1.8%.
Date: 11/02/2026
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Last Updated on November 2, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check