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Trump Credits CBS Anchor for His Presidency Amid Inflation Claims

1/14/2026

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President Donald Trump stated in an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil that he owes his job to Dokoupil, claiming he "wouldn't have a job" if Kamala Harris had won the 2024 election.
Trump described inflation as "overall, very good," despite grocery prices remaining high, with inflation steady at 2.7% in December 2023.
Critics within CBS have referred to Dokoupil's show as "state TV," alleging a compromise of journalistic integrity under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
Sources revealed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth participated in the interview at Weiss's request.

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President Donald Trump stated in an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil that he owes his job to Dokoupil, claiming he "wouldn't have a job" if Kamala Harris had won the 2024 election.
Trump described inflation as "overall, very good," despite grocery prices remaining high, with inflation steady at 2.7% in December 2023.
Critics within CBS have referred to Dokoupil's show as "state TV," alleging a compromise of journalistic integrity under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
Sources revealed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth participated in the interview at Weiss's request.