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Claimant: Scott Bessent (R)
Claim: “Overall, the inflation since President Trump took office has come down.”
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: Headline year-over-year inflation has generally risen during Trump’s term; while core inflation dipped modestly and wages outpaced prices, the overall claim overstates improvement.
Date: 10/31/2025
Last Updated on October 31, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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