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Trump says U.S. prices are "coming down tremendously." Here's what the ... President Trump delivered a message Tuesday evening aimed at the millions of Americans struggling to afford daily necessities , saying his administration is "crushing" inflation and that "prices are coming down tremendously." Economic data tells a different story. Prices have edged higher for much of Mr. Trump's first year back in the White House, with inflation in September rising at an annual rate of 3% (the most recent available inflation data because of the recent U.S. government shutdown ). Inflation dipped to a low this year of 2.3% in April, but it has steadily ticked up since then and now stands at the same rate as in January, when Mr. Trump was inaugurated, federal data shows . Economists attribute the rise partly to the Trump administration's new tariffs on imports , with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pointing to those levies as a key factor behind the recent uptick. Inflation now "is higher than earlier in the year as inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the impact of tariffs," Powell said at a press conference on Wednesday to discuss the central bank's latest interest rate cut . S…

"I love the inflation": Trump comment on latest price jump sparks backlash WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, on the back of soaring energy prices caused by his war in Iran.

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Trump says, 'I love the inflation' on price jump; Democratic Party ... US President Donald Trumpon Wednesday dismissed concerns over a sharp rise in consumer inflation, which climbed to its highest level in three years in May, driven largely by soaring energy costs linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran, AFP reported. “The numbers were great... I love the inflation,” Trump told reporters, a comment pounced on by Democrats who have made rising prices a cornerstone of their campaign to take control of Congress in November's midterm elections. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 4.2% year-on-year in May, up from 3.8% in April and marking its highest level since April 2023, AFP reported. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson later contended that Trump's comments had been misconstrued, while Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer argued that the remarks reflected a lack of concern for the economic challenges facing American households. “Trump really said, ‘I love the inflation.’ On camera. For all of America to hear. His contempt for you knows no bounds,” Schumer posted on X. And the Democratic Party posted a new campaign ad on its social media account featuring…

'I love the inflation': Trump comment on latest price jump sparks ... ‘I love the inflation’: Trump comment on latest price jump sparks backlash Share Facebook LinkedIn WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, on the back of soaring energy prices caused by his war in Iran. “The numbers were great… I love the inflation,” Trump told reporters, a comment pounced on by Democrats who have made rising prices a cornerstone of their campaign to take control of Congress in November's midterm elections. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 4.2 percent year-on-year, up from the previous month's 3.8 percent figure and the highest reading since April 2023. The Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson later argued that the president's remarks had been taken out of context, but Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said they demonstrated Trump's disdain for the financial struggles faced by American families. “Trump really said, 'I love the inflation.' On camera. For all of America to hear. His contempt for you knows no bounds,” Schumer posted on X. And the Democratic Party poste…

“I Love Inflation,” Trump Says, As Rates Rise Thanks to Iran War At a press conference this afternoon, a reporter asked President Donald Trump if he is concerned about inflation rates after new data showed the consumer price index at a three-year high of 4.2 percent. “I love the inflation,” Trump said. In Februrary, before the US began bombing Iran, inflation was at 2.4 percent. Trump predicted […]

Trump says, 'I love the inflation,' after release of May CPI report POLITICS Donald Trump Add Topic 'I love the inflation,' Trump says after surge in prices hits 3-year high Joey Garrison USA TODAY Updated June 10, 2026, 4:47 p.m. ET Hear this story WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump brushed off concerns about the nation's sharp increase in consumer prices, telling reporters that he loves the inflation as gas prices remain high as a result of the U.S. war in Iran . Trump made the remarks ‒ immediately seized on by Democrats ‒ when asked June 10 whether he's worried about the Labor Department's latest Consumer Price Index , which found prices were up 4.2% in May over the previous year. It was the first time inflation climbed above 4% since 2023, making it the largest increase in three years. "No, I love it. The numbers were great. You know what I really love? I love the inflation. You know why?" Trump said. "Because as soon as this war is over ‒ you know, I can say it now, something you didn't know." The president then disclosed the United States has quietly been "taking out millions of barrels of oil" through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the efforts have helped prevent oil prices…

🚨 BREAKING: Trump told reporters today that he "loves" the latest inflation numbers after Consumer Price Index rose to 4.2%, the highest rate since April 2023. When asked if he’s concerned, he said, "No, I love it. The numbers were great. I love the inflation." www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/t...

Trump brushed off a spike in inflation driven by his war in Iran, insisting on Wednesday that “the numbers were great. “I love it,” he said of new data that showed annual inflation hitting a three-year high. “I love the inflation.” ”It will be sad to see a great nation become bankruptcy # ?

🔴 BREAKING: Inflation just hit 4.2%, its highest annual level since April 2023, and Trump’s response was “I love it… The numbers were great”—a grotesque bit of spin as voters keep absorbing the cost of a more expensive country. Full story: iamdonnyevans.substack.com/i/201409316/...

News Alert: US wholesale inflation rose sharply last month as Iran oil shock continues to drive up business costs US businesses’ input costs are rising rapidly as the Iran war’s oil shock continues to ripple through the economy. Trump stated, “I love the inflation.”. www.cnn.com/2026/06/11/e...

Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love ... Elections Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: ‘I love the inflation’ President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday showed how he had learned to stop worrying about inflation and simply, in his own words, “love” it. Asked about the new report that the consumer price index in May had jumped 4.2% over the last year, the president took a surprisingly optimistic tack with the challenging news. Trump didn’t dismiss the affordability issue as a “hoax” that was started by Democrats, as he has done previously. Nor did he claim that he was bringing down the cost of living. Instead, after the government said that inflation spiked to the highest level since April 2023, Trump praised the numbers. “You know what I really love?” Trump said. “I love the inflation.” A motorist fills up the vehicle’s gas tank at a gas station in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Tomatoes await customers on the shelves of a supermarket…

Trump reacts to latest Consumer Price Index data amid Iran war: ‘I love the inflation’ President Donald Trump commented on the latest Consumer Price Index, noting inflation rose to 4.2% in May.

‘I love the inflation’: Backlash greets latest Trump comment WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, on the back of soaring energy prices caused by his war in Iran.

'I love the inflation': Trump comment on latest price jump sparks backlash US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, on the back of soaring energy prices caused by his war in Iran. "The numbers were great... I love the inflation," Trump told reporters, a comment pounced on by Democrats who have made rising prices a cornerstone of their campaign to take control of Congress in November's midterm elections.

Trump says 'I love the inflation' after data shows fastest price hikes ... Inflation rose for a third consecutive month, in line with expectations. Inflation jumped for a third consecutive month as theIran warcontinued to drive up prices in May, surpassing 4% for the first time in three years. The reading matched economists' expectations. Prices rose 4.2% in May compared to a year earlier, increasing 0.5% from the prior month,U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisticsdata showed. Speaking in the Oval Office on Wednesday, President Donald Trump dismissed price concern raised by the government report, saying, "No, I love it. The numbers were great." "You know what I really love? I love the inflation," Trump added, saying prices would fall after the resolution of the Iran war. Trump said that millions of barrels of oil were being exported from the Middle East. "You know why? Because as soon as this war is over, you know I can say it now...you know we've been taking out millions of barrels of oil." Trump has often that as soon as the war is over, he believes energy prices, a major inflationary trigger, will decline rapidly. White House spokesperson Kush Desai acknowledged on Wednesday "te…

'I love the inflation': Trump comment on latest price jump sparks ... By Asad Hashim, AFP US President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony for the "Secure America Act" in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2026.Photo:Ken Cedeno / AFP US President Donald Trump has brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, on the back of soaring energy prices caused by his war in Iran. "The numbers were great... I love the inflation," Trump told reporters, a comment pounced on by Democrats who have made rising prices a cornerstone of their campaign to take control of Congress in November's midterm elections. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 4.2 percent year-on-year, up from the previous month's 3.8 percent figure and the highest reading since April 2023. The Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson later argued that the president's remarks had been taken out of context, but Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said they demonstrated Trump's disdain for the financial struggles faced by American families. "Trump really said, 'I love the inflation.' On camera. For all of America to hear. His …