Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ after consumer price index hits 3-year high

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/trump-inflation-cpi-iran-oil.html)

The number one thing he was re-elected for, and he says he loves how high the inflation currently is? While also wanting to cut rates?

>“You know what I really love? I love the inflation. You know why?” Trump said. “Because as soon as this war is over, you know I can say it now ... you know we’ve been taking out millions of barrels of oil.”

> While the CPI showed annual inflation at a three-year high, core inflation, which excludes the cost of food and energy, was at 2.9% annually. That is in line with forecasts by economists.