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White House Defends Economy Amid Poor Inflation Report

4/11/2026

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The White House is in damage control after a poor inflation report, per U.S. President Donald Trump.
Officials argue critics focus on the wrong aspects of the economy.
They highlight improvements such as lower prices for certain goods, tax cuts, and decreasing drug costs as evidence that the overall situation is better than perceived.

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The White House is in damage control after a poor inflation report, per U.S. President Donald Trump.
Officials argue critics focus on the wrong aspects of the economy.
They highlight improvements such as lower prices for certain goods, tax cuts, and decreasing drug costs as evidence that the overall situation is better than perceived.