Trump says he "love[s] the inflation" after U.S. CPI rises to 4.2%

He also said the United States had been taking oil from Iran, including 22 ships of oil "last night," in remarks posted online.

Summary

President Trump said he "love[s] the inflation" after U.S. CPI inflation rose to 4.2%. In the same remarks, he said the United States had been taking oil from Iran, including 22 ships of oil "last night." The post presents the comments as a reaction to the latest inflation reading and pairs them with a separate claim about Iranian oil seizures.

Terms & Concepts
  • CPI inflation: Consumer Price Index price growth measure