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Tim Scott: “When inflation in 2021 hit 9%, bad or good for the American…”

Featuring: Tim Scott, Republican | U.S. Senate, South Carolina

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Wow. I only have a minute left. I'm holding everyone to the same standard, including myself. So here's probably not my last question, but I'm getting close to the end. When inflation in 2021 hit 9%, bad or good for the American economy. Terrible. Terrible for the American economy. Terrible for the American people. Number two, when President President Trump has been able to keep inflation under 3%, still heading towards our goal of 2%. (15:13–15:22)

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Asserts that inflation reached 9% in 2021.

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