Voters prepare to weigh-in on Trump's economy as costs continue to surge
Topics: Economy & Inflation
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- Fox News reports: “Gas prices surged 9.1% in September as consumer prices rose 3.7% annually, putting Trump's promise to lower costs to the test before midterms.”
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