Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as rate rises to 4.2% amid Iran war pressure

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:37:06 GMT

Before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%, but the closure of the strait of Hormuz has affected energy pricesDonald Trump said “I love the inflation” after new data showed that inflation jumped to an annual rate of 4.2% in May, the third consecutive monthly increase since the start of the Iran war and a three-year high.Speaking from the White House on Wednesday, the US president said that he was not concerned about inflation because of recent developments in the conflict. Continue reading...

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The same story across the political spectrum (7 sources)

Left: “I Love Inflation,” Trump Says, As Rates Rise Thanks to Iran War — www.motherjones.com
Center-Left: Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as Iran war continues to spike prices — www.nbcnews.com
Center-Left: Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as annual rate jumps to a 3-year high — www.nbcnews.com
Center-Right: Trump: 'I love the inflation' — thehill.com
Center-Right: Johnson defends Trump inflation comment: 'Totally out of context' — thehill.com
Right: Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation' — www.washingtontimes.com

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