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Rubin Stumped on Trump Economy, Debaters Cite 3.8% Inflation

6/1/2026

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In a Jubilee Media Surrounded debate, Dave Rubin was asked to name an economic metric improved under President Donald Trump and gave none.
Rubin responded by citing Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs instead of economic data.
Progressive debaters demanded GDP, unemployment and inflation numbers, noting a 3.8% year-over-year inflation rate since Trump took office.
The audience laughed when Rubin claimed his opponents believed the economy was better under Joe Biden.

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In a Jubilee Media Surrounded debate, Dave Rubin was asked to name an economic metric improved under President Donald Trump and gave none.
Rubin responded by citing Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs instead of economic data.
Progressive debaters demanded GDP, unemployment and inflation numbers, noting a 3.8% year-over-year inflation rate since Trump took office.
The audience laughed when Rubin claimed his opponents believed the economy was better under Joe Biden.