Fact-check · Oct 1, 2026 · Donald Trump
“We had the worst inflation in history. In history.”
MISLEADING
What the record shows
2.9% — Inflation (CPI) in 2024 (Trump II), per BLS CPI-U.
2022 inflation was highest in 40 years, not in US history. 1980 and 1974 saw higher rates.
From: President Trump Participates in a Site Visit, Oct. 1, 2026
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