Remember when Trump had been president for like ten minutes and Democrats started complaining about the price of eggs? The media has not been much different, but CNN admitted today that inflation is coming down under Trump.
Poor CNN. It must have just crushed them to report this.
The news was spurred by the new economic report from November showing that inflation sank from 3% to 2.7% That may not seem like a big difference, but it is.
A Harvard economist said the latest inflation report delivered unexpectedly strong results, calling it “positive news” with virtually no negative spin to it.
“There’s no other way to spin it,” Ken Rogoff told “CNN’s News Central” on Thursday.
The stronger-than-expected report arrives as the White House faces continued scrutiny over the pace of the economic recovery. On Thursday, the Labor Department reported that inflation eased to 2.7% in November 2025, down from 3% in September 2025.
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The White House In AudioPresidential Message on Super Bowl LIXJoin us as we dissect the Presidential Message delivered on February 9th, 2025, ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The message focuses on the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, highlighting the players' embodiment of the American Dream through hard work and dedication. It also touches on the importance of football in fostering national unity and shared patriotic values. However, the message also takes a somber turn, acknowledging a recent tragedy in New Orleans and offering condolences to the victims and their families. We'll analyze the key themes, the president's tone, and the overall message conveyed in this address to the nation.
The White House In AudioStatement from the National Security AdvisorThe National Security Advisor released a statement on February 11th, 2025, announcing the release of American detainee Marc Fogel from Russia. According to the statement, President Donald J. Trump and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff secured Fogel’s release through negotiations. The statement highlights this as a sign of progress towards ending the war in Ukraine and emphasizes President Trump’s commitment to bringing Americans detained abroad back home. Please note that my information is only current up to June 2024, and the situation may have changed since then.
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During a primetime address on Wednesday, Trump addressed economic concerns and criticized his predecessor’s handling of the issue. The president argued his administration turned the economy around after inheriting significant challenges from the Biden administration.
“Here at home, we’re bringing our economy back from the brink of ruin,” Trump said.
“The last administration and their allies in Congress looted our Treasury for trillions of dollars, driving up prices and everything at levels never seen before. I am bringing those high prices down and bringing them down very fast,” he added.
The only people who won’t be happy about this news are the Democrats. They do not want Trump or the country to be successful. They want doom and gloom because they see that as a ticket back to power.
