Trump claims credit for Walmart price cuts; retailer cites seasonal strategy, not White House involvement
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Josh Boak
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President Donald Trump claimed credit for Walmart's recent price cuts, asserting on social media that the retailer lowered prices at his request to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. However, Walmart's statement described the cuts as a routine seasonal strategy and made no mention of the administration's involvement. Trump faces public backlash over inflation, which has climbed 4.2% over the past year — higher than the rate he inherited — and is attributed partly to his tariffs and the Iran war's impact on energy costs. Trump has blamed Democrats for the ongoing inflation issue.
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· 5 pulledPresident Donald Trump on Monday sought to take credit for recent price cuts by Walmart, but a statement by the retailer made no mention of the administration's involvement in its decision.
The president has faced public backlash over inflation rising during his watch, as prices climbed initially in the af
In a social media post Monday, Trump says Walmart lowered prices at his request to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.
Walmart's statement describes the cuts as a seasonal strategy, with no mention of government interaction.
Inflation has climbed 4.2% over the past year, higher than the rate Trump inherited.
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