Trump Loves Inflation. Do Bottoms, Marx and Kirkmeyer Love It, Too

DENVER - Following the federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics announcement yesterday that national inflation had risen to 4.2% in the last year, the fastest rise in years, Donald Trump told White House reporters, "I love it, I love the inflation."

Meanwhile, Coloradans are being crushed by Trump's disastrous economic and energy policies. Trump's outrageous war in Iran, tariffs, and the persistent effects of Trump's Big Ugly Bill that decimated the state budget by over $1.2 billion. Energy costs alone have risen 5% and gas prices remainover $4.20 statewide, making it even harder for Colorado families trying to afford transportation, groceries, and other basic necessities.

ICYMI:

• "Denver-area inflation increases to 5%. Blame energy costs." - Colorado Sun

• "US small business sentiment falls in May as inflation worries mount "- Reuters

• "SNAP Tracker: People are Losing Food Assistance as the Republican Megabill is Implemented" - Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

• "Rising fuel prices shaping summer plans" - Fox31

"Coloradans are hurting, and we know why. Trump's chaotic war in the Middle East, tariffs that crush small businesses, and surging healthcare costs from last year's disastrous budget law have led to the worst economic conditions in years - and he says he loves it. Trump's callousness is obvious, but voters deserve to know: Do the Republicans running for governor love inflation, too?" said Kailee Stiles, spokesperson for the Colorado Democratic Party.

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