Economy · 2026-08-13
The United States had the lowest inflation of the last ten presidencies
False
Trump compared inflation in the first 18 months of his term with cumulative inflation over entire earlier presidencies.
What the evidence shows
The chart compared unlike periods and did not establish that his inflation performance was lowest among the past ten presidents.
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.