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President Donald Trump took a victory lap Tuesday when inflation numbers came in cooler than expected. It was a sharp contrast to President Joe Biden's term in office. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index rose 2.7 percent in July compared to the same month last...

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 August 13, 2025 at 6:06pm

President Donald Trump took a victory lap Tuesday when inflation numbers came in cooler than expected. It was a sharp contrast to President Joe Biden’s term in office.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index rose 2.7 percent in July compared to the same month last year and rose 0.2 percent from June.

That compares to a 2.8 percent increase predicted by Wall Street, according to CNBC.

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book “We Hold These Truths” and screenwriter of the political documentary “I Want Your Money.”

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean’s list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Languages Spoken

English

Topics of Expertise

Politics, Entertainment, Faith

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