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Trump Promotes “Golden Age” Amid Rising Inflation and Gas Costs

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump campaigns on a “golden age” economy despite rising inflation and fuel costs.
Inflation rose from 3% when Trump took office to 3.7% last month.
A Ford F-150 now costs $100, $30 more than a year ago.
Critics say the war with Iran costs taxpayers $1 billion daily and lifts gas prices.
Allentown restaurateur Beti Rosales reports higher rent, grocery and diesel costs and considers voting Democratic.

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U.S. President Donald Trump campaigns on a “golden age” economy despite rising inflation and fuel costs.
Inflation rose from 3% when Trump took office to 3.7% last month.
A Ford F-150 now costs $100, $30 more than a year ago.
Critics say the war with Iran costs taxpayers $1 billion daily and lifts gas prices.
Allentown restaurateur Beti Rosales reports higher rent, grocery and diesel costs and considers voting Democratic.