Trump Breaks Silence On Inflation
New Trump Interview Hits Back at Critics as Energy Relief Kicks In for Families
President Donald J. Trump defended his America First economic agenda on Sunday, saying any minor cost increases on goods like strollers or tires are “peanuts” compared to the significant drop in gas prices seen under his administration.
In a hard-hitting interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump pushed back when host Kristen Welker questioned rising prices on select items tied to new tariffs.
“That’s peanuts compared to energy,” Trump fired back. “Energy drives everything. Gasoline prices matter a thousand times more than strollers or tires.”
Gas Prices Falling Under Trump Leadership
According to data from AAA, by day 100 of President Trump’s return to office, the average price of gas had dropped roughly 50 cents per gallon compared to last year—an immediate win for middle-class Americans and seniors on fixed incomes.
Trump emphasized that cheap energy brings down costs across the board: from groceries and transportation to heating homes and keeping businesses running.
“When gas prices go down, everything gets better,” Trump explained. “That’s how you help real Americans.”
Tariffs Designed to Protect American Workers and Industry
While some media outlets have criticized Trump’s tough trade stance, including steep tariffs on Chinese imports—some as high as 145%—the president sees these actions as long-overdue corrections.
“We’re done letting foreign countries rip us off,” Trump stated. “We are rebalancing the global economy to favor American workers for once.”
Markets have reacted, and global elites are on edge—but American manufacturing is showing signs of revival. That’s exactly what Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent say is the goal.
Bessent: Trump Rebuilding the Economy from the Ground Up
In a Sunday Wall Street Journal opinion piece, Bessent praised what he called a “strategic economic rebalancing,” saying it was vital for long-term prosperity.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, we’re bringing back fair trade, rebuilding our industrial base, and making sure both Wall Street and Main Street can win together.”
He added that too many working families were left behind under prior administrations, especially during the Biden years, and that Trump’s policies are correcting that course.
Trump: Biden’s Economy Was a Total Disaster
The president didn’t hold back when asked about who deserves credit for today’s economy.
“The good parts are because of me—the Trump economy. The bad parts? That’s all Biden. He failed America at every turn,” Trump said.
Conclusion:
President Trump is staying laser-focused on restoring economic strength, cutting energy costs, and putting American families first. While globalists panic over tariffs, millions of Americans are already feeling relief at the pump. The Biden era of decline is over—and Trump’s comeback economy is just getting started.
