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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 17, 2026

Trump Brushes Off High Fuel Costs as ‘Fake’ in Economic Speech in Las Vegas

President Trump dismissed rising fuel costs as 'fake inflation' during an event promoting tax credits for tipped workers in Las Vegas.

Trump Brushes Off High Fuel Costs as ‘Fake’ in Economic Speech in Las Vegas
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President Trump dismissed rising fuel costs as 'fake inflation' during a Las Vegas economic speech, while promoting tax credits for tipped workers amid concerns over a tourism slump and regional conflict with Iran.

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