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June 10, 2026
Trump Praises Inflation Amid Rising Economic Concerns
- President Trump expressed approval of rising inflation rates, claiming they will drop after the Iran war ends.
- Democrats criticized Trump for disregarding the financial struggles of Americans as inflation outpaces wage growth.
- New data shows annual inflation rose to 4.2%, with real average weekly earnings declining significantly.
4 Sources
- Trump embraces May price spikes amid Iran war: 'I love the inflation'Jun 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM · The Hill
- Johnson defends Trump inflation comment: 'Totally out of context'Jun 10, 2026 at 9:51 PM · The Hill
- Trump: 'I love the inflation'Jun 10, 2026 at 10:07 PM · The Hill
- Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as annual rate jumps to a 3-year highJun 10, 2026 at 11:17 PM · NBC