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Trump Defends Record on Gasoline and Grocery Prices at Clarksville Rally
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Core Event: Rally Remarks on Affordability
At a rally in Clarksville’s F & M Bank Arena, former President Donald Trump asserted that his administration had “brought down everything” and that oil prices were lower than under President Biden. “We’d like to know, what are you doing on affordability?” — President Trump
Data & Statistics
- The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that the national average for regular gasoline fell about 11 cents during the week ending October 5. [Fox17]
- The same agency noted the average price remained roughly $1.23 higher than a year earlier. [Fox17]
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index showed overall prices rose 3.4 % over the 12 months ending in August, with food prices up 2.7 % and gasoline prices up 27.4 % in the same period. [Fox17]
Official Statements & Responses
Trump linked the lower gasoline price to his policies, contrasting the current level with President Biden’s tenure. He also referenced tariffs and prescription-drug costs, claiming his administration had reduced those expenses, though specific policy details were not provided at the rally.
What’s Next
Early voting in Tennessee begins on Wednesday, October 14. [Fox17]
Verbatim Quotes
- “We’d like to know, what are you doing on affordability?” — President Trump
