False. In his first term, Trump didn't do anything to lower inflation, it had been trending down for years. In his second term, Trump’s tariffs pushed prices higher, making everyday essentials more expensive. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Trump Inherited Low Inflation from Obama

Before COVID, U.S. inflation hovered around 2%, steady from the Obama years. Trump didn’t “create” low prices — he inherited them. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Inflation Surged Globally After COVID, Not Due to Biden

The spike in 2021–2022 wasn’t Biden-specific. Supply chain disruptions and demand from the global economy rebounding pushed prices up worldwide. OECD data show most advanced economies saw similar surges.

By mid‑2023, U.S. inflation slowed to around 3.2%, below France, Italy, and Germany. The post-pandemic spike was temporary and responsive to policy under Biden. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Trump’s Tariffs are Highly Inflationary

Economists flag Trump's tariffs as inflationary because they are an import tax on U.S. businesses, who pass these costs to consumers.

Trump claiming he lowers inflation ignores the real economic impact of his policies. Voters need the truth to separate rhetoric from reality.