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Inflation Record: Biden Versus Trump

In our latest Liberty Update, we highlight the welcome series of positive economic news since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, including his superior record on inflation compared to his predecessor Joe Biden.  As is often the case, our friends at Unleash Prosperity have captured that inflation comparison in a helpful image, which is worth sharing and keeping in mind when the media continues to do its best to badmouth the Trump economy:

 

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="795"] Trump Versus Biden On Inflation[/caption]

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November 04, 2025 • 01:14 PM

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