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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Inflation is “way down” from when Trump took office.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Annual inflation was 3.5% in June 2026, higher than the 3.0% rate in January 2025 when Trump took office. Therefore, inflation was not “way down” compared with the start of his term.
Date: 08/07/2026
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Last Updated on August 7, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check