https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dems-call-trump-a-total-failure-over-inflation-as-white-house-cites-economic-growthContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dems-call-trump-a-total-failure-over-inflation-as-white-house-cites-economic-growthhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dems-call-trump-a-total-failure-over-inflation-as-white-house-cites-economic-growth#u130454Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:01:07 +0000Democrats criticized President Donald Trump as a total failure following a Wednesday Consumer Price Index report showing a 3.7 percent rise in inflation. While the White House countered by citing economic growth, the report arrives less than a month before the 2026 midterm elections. Critics argue that rising grocery costs and food insecurity are challenging the administration's affordability messaging, particularly in deep-red areas. Trump previously attempted to lower prices before the midterms, though some reports suggest geopolitical factors like Iran influenced those efforts.Why it m