Harvard economist confirms Trump's inflation data is undeniably positive

 December 18, 2025, NEWS

President Donald Trump took to the airwaves Wednesday night to declare that the American economy is finally clawing its way back from the edge of total disaster, as Fox News reports. After years of reckless spending that left American taxpayers drowning in a sea of debt, the latest figures suggest the tide is finally turning in favor of the working man.

This economic shift comes as the Labor Department reported a significant drop in the annual inflation rate to 2.7% for November 2025, providing much-needed relief to families struggling with the crushing financial burden of high prices. It is a welcome reprieve for those who have watched their purchasing power evaporate under the weight of previous fiscal mismanagement.

While the elites in Washington usually prefer to keep the public in a state of perpetual anxiety, these numbers offer a rare moment of clarity for homeowners facing high interest rates. The decrease from the 3% rate seen just two months ago in September 2025 proves that disciplined leadership can actually move the needle on the cost of living.

Trump Targets Previous Administration For Economic Ruin

During his televised address from the Diplomatic Reception Room, Trump did not mince words regarding the "progressive agenda" that preceded his current term. He noted that the previous administration and their congressional allies effectively looted the national Treasury for trillions, which drove prices to levels that were previously unimaginable for the average citizen.

The President was clear about his mission to reverse this damage, stating, "I am bringing those high prices down and bringing them down very fast." It is a bold claim, but the data from the Labor Department seems to be backing up the bravado this time around.

Beyond the inflation fight, Trump used the prime-time moment to announce "Warrior Dividends," a stipend program for active-duty military members to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great nation. It is a refreshing change to see our tax dollars actually going to the men and women in uniform rather than being disappeared into some shadowy bureaucratic sinkhole.

Expert Analysis Confirms Expectations Were Greatly Exceeded

Even the skeptics over at Harvard are finding it difficult to find fault with the latest economic trajectory. Ken Rogoff, a noted economist from the Ivy League institution, admitted on CNN’s News Central that the report was better than any expert had anticipated.

The numbers were so strong that Rogoff remarked, "There's no other way to spin it." When an academic who spent years watching inflation stay stubbornly high admits he was surprised, you know the news is genuinely substantial for the country.

Most investors and market experts were bracing for a number that stayed comfortably above 3% for the month of November. Instead, the actual results fell well below that threshold, signaling to the markets that the era of runaway price hikes might finally be coming to an end.

Balancing Inflation Success With Rising Unemployment Rates

The road to recovery is rarely a straight line, and the latest report also brought some sobering news regarding the labor market. While prices are cooling, the national unemployment rate climbed to 4.6% in November 2025, a figure that demands serious attention from the administration.

This 4.6% jobless rate represents a significant milestone, marking the highest level of unemployment the United States has seen since 2021. It serves as a reminder that cleaning up a fiscal mess of this magnitude often involves a painful period of transition for the workforce.

The President’s strategy for a total economic turnaround has been in motion for months, including his April 2 Rose Garden event where he signed an executive order for tariffs. These trade measures are part of a broader effort to protect domestic interests while fighting the inflationary fires that were lit by his predecessor.

The President Claims Successful Economic Turnaround Effort

Rogoff believes that the positive inflation data will lead investors to expect more aggressive cuts to interest rates in the near future. He noted that while inflation has been "very high" for a long time, this sudden drop is a victory the President will certainly claim.

Trump’s rhetoric remains focused on the big picture of national restoration and the end of the previous era's fiscal insanity. As he told the nation on Wednesday, "Here at home, we’re bringing our economy back from the brink of ruin."

The contrast between the current 2.7% rate and the 3% seen in September 2025 is a tangible metric of progress for the American people. While the unemployment hike is a concern, the primary enemy of the household budget—inflation—is finally being forced into a retreat.

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About Craig Barlow

Craig is a conservative observer of American political life. Their writing covers elections, governance, cultural conflict, and foreign affairs. The focus is on how decisions made in Washington and beyond shape the country in real terms.
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