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title: "Trump dismisses economic woes as inflation and disapproval grow"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286332758.md"
description: "Trump downplays economic issues as inflation rises to 3.8% and gas prices exceed $4.50 per gallon, impacting wages and increasing debt for Americans. His comments on Iran negotiations, stating that U.S. finances are irrelevant, have drawn criticism from Republican allies. Additionally, financial experts caution that the tech-driven stock market surge he promotes may be unsustainable and could decline sharply."
datetime: "2026-05-14T00:13:18.000Z"
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# Trump dismisses economic woes as inflation and disapproval grow

Inflation hits hard: April inflation rose to 3.8% with gas topping $4.50 per gallon, eroding wages and pushing Americans deeper into debt. Trump remarks spark backlash: Trump said Americans’ finances aren’t a factor in Iran talks, prompting awkward defenses from Republican allies. Market boom questioned: Finance experts warn the tech-driven stock surge Trump touts may be based on hype and could reverse sharply.

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