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Brian Schatz: “Last week, after inflation reached the highest level in 3 years, he said, “I love the inflation.” And a few weeks ago…”

On the recordJune 24, 2026
Last week, after inflation reached the highest level in 3 years, he said, “I love the inflation.” And a few weeks ago, as a war of his own making was ravaging people’s paychecks, he said, “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation.”
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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Senator Schatz cites Trump's comments on inflation and finances.

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