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Trump shared a screenshot of a social media post on Truth Social. Text visible in the screenshot: @Breaking911: BREAKING Breaking911 Subscribe PRESIDENT TRUMP: The last time the Radical Dumocrats had power, they gave us the worst inflation, highest.

Richard Miniter
First Published: October 20, 2026, 12:52 AM ET

— Trump shared a screenshot of a social media post on Truth Social.

Donald J. Trump criticized Democrats on social media, claiming their previous administration caused record inflation, high energy prices, and a massive border crisis. The remarks come as U.S. inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September 2026, fueling intense economic debate ahead of the midterm elections.

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Text visible in the screenshot: @Breaking911: BREAKING Breaking911 Subscribe PRESIDENT TRUMP: The last time the Radical Dumocrats had power, they gave us the worst inflation, highest energy prices, and worst trade deficit in American history, and allowed 25 million people to pour across our borders… If given the chance, they’ll do it all again.

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