Trump: 'I love the inflation'
The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.
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The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.
President Trump expressed approval of rising inflation, attributing it to U.S. operations seizing Iranian oil, and claimed that once the conflict ends, prices will drop rapidly.
President Trump controversially declared his fondness for inflation, attributing it to U.S. military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, and claimed that over 100 million barrels of oil have been moved into the open market.
President Trump's 'I love inflation' comment sparked backlash as U.S. inflation rose to 4.2%, with the hashtag 'Can't Afford Trump' trending on social media.
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