Trump’s Economy vs Reality | Charleston News

New inflation numbers just dropped, and they ain’t exactly painting a pretty picture for the folks in charge. Prices rose 3.7% last year — up from 2.5% when Trump started his second term — yet he’s still blaming the prior administration for the cost of living, even though it was a key campaign promise. This puts Republican candidates in a tough spot: some are distancing themselves by scrubbing Trump references or calling for bipartisan solutions, while others are doubling down on his message. With Trump headlining the GOP’s first-ever midterms convention next month, the economy is becoming a central — and increasingly tense — storyline heading into the polls. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2c30d49cf5088e7