Trump Confident Inflation Will Ease After Victory, Highlights Strong Oil Actions
President Donald Trump welcomed positive inflation data and credited decisive U.S. action against Iran and strategic oil operations for stabilizing prices.
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President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he 'loves' the current inflation rate, as the consumer price index rose to 4.2% year-over-year—a sign of a resilient economy under pressure. Trump assured Americans that inflation would improve once the United States achieves victory in the conflict with Iran, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to American energy independence. He proudly noted that the U.S. had recently removed 'millions of barrels of oil' and successfully targeted 22 enemy ships in a precise nighttime operation, actions that have helped keep oil prices steady at $85 a barrel.
While the president did not detail the direct impact of these operations on consumer prices, the CPI data also showed core inflation, excluding food and energy, at 2.9% annually, in line with economists’ expectations and reflecting stable fundamentals.
The White House and Energy Department did not immediately comment, as Trump’s leadership reassures Republican lawmakers concerned about inflation’s potential effect on the November elections.
'I love the inflation. As soon as this war is over, I can say we’ve been taking out millions of barrels of oil,' Trump said, expressing confidence in his administration’s strategy.
'We took out the other night, 22 ships, late at night, with no lights, because they don’t have any radar, because we blasted the crap out of it,' he added, highlighting the strength and effectiveness of U.S. military operations.
