Fact-check · Oct 23, 2026 · Donald Trump
“They have inflation that's 301%. That's the highest in the world right now”
FALSESaid in 2 broadcasts
What the record shows
IMF projects Iran's 2026 inflation at 68.9%; Venezuela leads globally at 387.4% (IMF) or 465.58% year-on-year (Central Bank of Venezuela, September 2026).
The 301% figure does not match authoritative sources. Iran's inflation is projected at 68.9% by the IMF, not 301%. Venezuela, not Iran, has the world's highest inflation.
This figure differs by region.
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Every time it was said
2 times, Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026 · 2 false
False
Oct 23, 2026FALSE
Oct 28, 2026FALSEVote Unbiased checks what officials say against government data — BLS, BEA, Census, Treasury, the Fed — with sources cited. Every speaker, every party, same standard. See the data →