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Trump's Economic Claims Questioned Amidst Rising Costs

12/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is nearly a year into his second term as GDP grew 4.3% in Q3 2025.
Inflation stands at 2.7%, lower than during President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s term.
Housing costs average $410,800 and gas prices are $3.228 per gallon.
Critics say Trump has not addressed these issues while he claims to fix the economy inherited from Biden.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is nearly a year into his second term as GDP grew 4.3% in Q3 2025.
Inflation stands at 2.7%, lower than during President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s term.
Housing costs average $410,800 and gas prices are $3.228 per gallon.
Critics say Trump has not addressed these issues while he claims to fix the economy inherited from Biden.