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Trump Calls Inflation ‘Hoax’; Poll Shows 70% Rate Economy Poor

6/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump called inflation a “hoax” and said he loves it.
The Democratic National Committee is holding community events this weekend on affordability, while RNC spokeswoman Delanie Bomar called them “pitiful pep rallies” and said Republicans are fixing the economic mess.
AP-NORC poll shows about one-third of adults approve of U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic handling, while roughly seven-in-ten rate the economy as poor.

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U.S. President Donald Trump called inflation a “hoax” and said he loves it.
The Democratic National Committee is holding community events this weekend on affordability, while RNC spokeswoman Delanie Bomar called them “pitiful pep rallies” and said Republicans are fixing the economic mess.
AP-NORC poll shows about one-third of adults approve of U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic handling, while roughly seven-in-ten rate the economy as poor.