From Mother Jones · Alex Nguyen · · 50s
Trump Claims Economy Is Alright But Numbers Show Higher Prices
Trump says prices are down, but inflation data shows a 5.9% rise in costs for families.
In brief
Trump says prices are down, but inflation data shows a 5.9% rise in costs for families. Trump claims economic improvements, but inflation data reveals families paid $3,772 more under his policies. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Trump Claims Price Cuts
Trump says he reduced prices 'very substantially' for Americans during a campaign rally.
“Every time they want to try and get me, they say affordability”
Inflation Data Shows 5.9% Rise
Government data shows prices increased 5.9% since December 2024, costing families $3,772 more.
“Inflation data came in, and Donald Trump’s failed economic agenda has raised prices for Americans by 5.9%”
Real Wages Drop for Sixth Month
Real wages fell year-over-year for the sixth consecutive month, ending three years of growth.
“Real wages are shrinking year-over-year for the sixth month in a row”
Democrats Target Economic Policy
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Trump’s economic policies, asking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the economic mess.
“Any more comments on the economic mess you and your boss created?”
The key point
Trump claims economic improvements, but inflation data reveals families paid $3,772 more under his policies.
