Economy · 2025-11-02
Inflation was exactly 2% in autumn 2025
False
Trump asserted inflation was at 2% during a national television interview.
What the evidence shows
The CPI had risen 3% in the 12 months ending September 2025.
What happened next
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Assessment notes
Claim is an editorial paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked fact-check for the precise words and context.