Summary

Inflation in the U.S. rose 3% in January, with rent alone accounting for 30% of the increase.

Egg prices soared due to avian flu, worsening grocery costs.

Despite pledging to lower prices, Trump blamed inflation on Biden and foreign countries while avoiding specifics on his plan.

In a Fox News interview, he dodged questions about when prices would drop, instead citing trade deficits. The White House press secretary confirmed that the administration has no clear timeline for addressing the rising cost of living.

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    3 hours ago

    Also everything was immediately Biden’s fault when he took office after Trump.

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      1 hour ago

      Even when it started under Trump, notably as he sent out the first round of stimulus checks.

      The ones he personally insisted be signed with his name, against the law.