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'I love the inflation': Trump comment on latest price jump sparks backlash

'I love the inflation': Trump comment on latest price jump sparks backlash
France 24 Thursday 11 June 2026, 15:00 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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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.

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.
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