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Donald Trump: “Inflation was the highest in 48 years, or I think ever.”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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President Trump Holds Signing Ceremony

Published | Video Starts at 25:06

You know, we had the greatest economy in history in my first term. I think we're blowing it away right now. I think we're blowing it away. And again, prices were the highest they ever were. Inflation was the highest in 48 years, or I think ever. They say 48 years. The precedent is 48 years. I'll accept that. But I think it was the highest inflation we've ever had under the past administration with the highest prices. (25:06–25:11)

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Asserts that inflation reached its highest level in 48 years or possibly ever under the previous administration.

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