Fact Check: Did Trump inherit the worst inflation in U.S. history from Biden?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: Trump inherited “the worst inflation in the history of America” from the Biden administration.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: Inflation peaked at 9.1% in June 2022 during the Biden administration, but that was not the highest inflation rate in U.S. history. Inflation had also fallen substantially before Trump returned to office in January 2025.

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Date: 08/11/2026

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Last Updated on August 11, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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