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Trump Misses Promised Inflation and Energy Price Cuts

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 3:28 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump failed to lower inflation and energy prices as promised.
CNN anchor Kasie Hunt aired a supercut on “The Arena” criticizing Trump’s unfulfilled pledges.
Hunt highlighted Trump’s claim to halve energy costs within 12 months after Jan. 20 inauguration.
Former Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DCCC) executive director Guy Cecil blamed the administration’s tariffs and tweets for multiple economic hits.

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U.S. President Donald Trump failed to lower inflation and energy prices as promised.
CNN anchor Kasie Hunt aired a supercut on “The Arena” criticizing Trump’s unfulfilled pledges.
Hunt highlighted Trump’s claim to halve energy costs within 12 months after Jan. 20 inauguration.
Former Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DCCC) executive director Guy Cecil blamed the administration’s tariffs and tweets for multiple economic hits.