Key facts
- Democrats blame Trump's policies for soaring gas and grocery costs.
- A White House official stated Trump is bringing inflation down.
- The CPI report showed a 3.7% annual inflation rate in September.
Democrats are criticizing President Donald Trump for rising inflation and high prices, pointing to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The report indicated a 0.6% increase in the CPI for September, following a 0.4% rise in August, with the annual inflation rate at 3.7%. House Democrats, including Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Whip Katherine Clark, have labeled the current economic situation a failure under Trump's influence. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also voiced criticism, attributing increased living costs to Republican policies and Trump's trade actions. A White House official, however, countered that President Trump's agenda has reduced inflation, stabilized food prices, and driven economic growth.