Trump’s Inflation Claim Draws Pushback From His SupportersTrump’s Inflation Spin Meets Reality at the Gas PumpTrump’s Economic Claims Face Frustration From His Own Voters
On October 30, President Donald Trump said inflation was falling and incomes rising, but supporters on Truth Social complained about high costs. Annual consumer inflation reached 3.7% in September, while the national average for gasoline was $4.23 a gallon on October 29.On October 30, Trump touted falling inflation and rising incomes, but supporters pushed back over costs. Inflation reached 3.7% in September, and the national average for gas was $4.23 a gallon on October 29.On October 30, Trump said inflation was down and incomes were rising, but some of his Truth Social supporters disputed the claim, pointing to gas and grocery costs. September’s annual inflation rate was 3.7%.