# 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.
- Title: Trump Claims Economy Is Alright But Numbers Show Higher Prices
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: trump, inflation, families, wages, september, iran, war, election, democrats, senator, warren, real wages
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/trump-claims-the-economy-is-alright-but-the-numbers-tell-a-different-story
- Author: Alex Nguyen
- Published: 2026-10-14T12:25:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, inflation, families, wages, september, iran, war, election, democrats, senator, warren, real wages
## 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?
## Key takeaway

Trump claims economic improvements, but inflation data reveals families paid $3,772 more under his policies.