President Trump's war of choice in Iran, as well as continued tariffs are squeezing American families hard in housing, groceries and fuel costs and utility bills. Inflation has surged to 3.8%, the highest level since the pandemic and it's outpacing wage growth. And Illinois drivers are paying more than $5 a gallon for gas, as I mentioned last week, $5.49 a gallon in Chicago. Illinois electricity bills are up BY More than 15% on President Trump's watch. (03:23–03:32)
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Asserts that inflation has surged to 3.8%, the highest level since the pandemic.
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