Fact-check · Oct 22, 2026 · Donald Trump
“They've got the worst inflation any country has seen for fifty years”
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What the record shows
6.4% — Inflation (CPI) in 2022 (Biden), per BLS CPI-U.
US inflation was elevated but not historically worst globally in 50 years. Many nations experienced higher rates recently.
This figure differs by region.
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