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Trump Blames Inflation as Markets Drop After 162,000 Jobs

9/8/2026

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President Donald Trump criticized inflation and market drop after August added 162,000 jobs.
President Donald Trump called the market fall “crazy,” saying success does not cause inflation.
President Donald Trump claimed GDP could rise 12-15% if interest rates fell, setting records.
President Donald Trump’s economic approval rating is 32%, down from 50% in 2018.
Scott Bessent and Russ Vought aim to cut the $2 trillion deficit and lower debt.

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President Donald Trump criticized inflation and market drop after August added 162,000 jobs.
President Donald Trump called the market fall “crazy,” saying success does not cause inflation.
President Donald Trump claimed GDP could rise 12-15% if interest rates fell, setting records.
President Donald Trump’s economic approval rating is 32%, down from 50% in 2018.
Scott Bessent and Russ Vought aim to cut the $2 trillion deficit and lower debt.