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Trump Dismisses Rising Prices as Media Conspiracy Amid GOP Losses

11/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Laura Ingraham's questions about rising prices, calling it a media conspiracy and saying costs are down.
Despite economic indicators showing price increases, Trump maintains prices are falling and rejects fact-checks.
After major GOP losses, he does not acknowledge voters' economic struggles, while analysts warn of potential backlash in the midterms.

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U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Laura Ingraham's questions about rising prices, calling it a media conspiracy and saying costs are down.
Despite economic indicators showing price increases, Trump maintains prices are falling and rejects fact-checks.
After major GOP losses, he does not acknowledge voters' economic struggles, while analysts warn of potential backlash in the midterms.