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Trump Claims Inflation Gone, Misstates Iran Protest Deaths

4/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed inflation had vanished and the economy was weak before his administration, amid rising gas prices and inflation concerns.
He cited Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth under President Biden to counter his claim.
He asserted regime change in Iran, while the current leadership is viewed as more hard-line.
He exaggerated the Iran protest death toll, claiming 45,000, while credible reports list over 7,000.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed inflation had vanished and the economy was weak before his administration, amid rising gas prices and inflation concerns.
He cited Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth under President Biden to counter his claim.
He asserted regime change in Iran, while the current leadership is viewed as more hard-line.
He exaggerated the Iran protest death toll, claiming 45,000, while credible reports list over 7,000.