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Trump's latest inflation claim sends shockwaves through the Republican Party

Republican lawmakers were not pleased after President Donald Trump said he was not concerned about inflation, telling reporters on Wednesday, "I love the inflation."Trump signed the Secure America Act surrounded by GOP leaders in the Oval Office when reporters asked him to respond to rising inflation, which reached its highest level since 2023. In a series of exclusive interviews with Raw Story, several congressional members reacted to the president's comments and skyrocketing inflation hitting the economy.Sen. Ron Johnson (R-MN) was not happy about the inflation spike."I don't like it, nor do the American people," Johnson said. When asked if he was concerned that Trump's comments could impact Republicans, the loyal MAGA senator had a quick response."I'm opposed to inflation," Johnson added.Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) chuckled when Raw Story asked him about the new inflation numbers."Inflation is created over time, and it was a f------ disaster for four years," Tuberville said, arguing that the pandemic had complicated the economy."It's a huge problem," Tuberville said. The longtime Republican lawmaker declined to comment on the president's remarks."No comment," Tuberville added.Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) told Raw Story that he was concerned about the cost of living for Americans."Inflation is a challenge and it puts a real burden on working men and women," Cruz said.Cruz claimed he has seen "significant victories" in driving down the cost of housing and food — but rising costs at the pump remain a problem."But gas prices are up," Cruz said, blaming the Biden administration and citing gas prices from the previous administration, then saying it was a "short-term effect" of the military conflict in the Middle East."I think this war in Iran will be resolved and if we can see a stable government there that is not antagonistic to the United States, I think that will have a long-term downward pressure on gas prices, which would be a good thing. I want gas and I want all of the expenses of everyday life to be affordable to Americans, and more affordable."When asked if Trump would benefit from speaking more clearly — and honestly — to Americans about the affordability crisis, Cruz sidestepped the question."The president can speak for himself and I'm confident he will continue doing so," Cruz added.Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) told Raw Story inflation was "high" and suggested that changing that could come down to the gas tax."That's what's driving the inflation — the energy," Hawley said. "If we took 20 percent off the gas tax, that would be a huge help to people." Hawley said he had not seen or heard Trump's comments yet.Democrats also had thoughts about the president's comment.Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) was stunned by Trump's praise for inflation amid a struggling economy, citing how her constituents have been struggling to pay for groceries and gas."It's crazy, he's out of touch with Nevadans, and I'm sure the rest of the country," she said.

Republicans turn their backs on South Carolina's Nancy Mace

Rep. Nancy Mace's (R-SC) political career ended decisively Tuesday as the South Carolina congresswoman finished a distant fifth in the state's Republican gubernatorial primary. Former allies and staffers immediately criticized her tumultuous tenure marked by combustible ambition and self-inflicted wounds, reports The Washington Post. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stated, "I helped her win. But I just watched her change along the way." Mace failed to carry her home county, received no prominent Republican endorsements, and lost President Donald Trump's backing to a rival despite months of courting. Former communications director Will Hampson said Mace had burned down every bridge. Her former adviser also noted she was her own best weapon — and own worst enemy.Mace's erratic public behavior included profanity-laced airport tirades, hour-long House floor speeches accusing men of sex crimes, and offensive comments about a Republican opponent. Former GOP operative Justin Evans concluded, "She had all the ingredients a successful candidate should have. It's just her moral compass was completely missing."Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.

Is Platner Fit To Be a U.S. Senator?

For a week I've watched the commentators and the party line up to tell me Graham Platner is too compromised for the United States Senate. Last night the Democrats of Maine answered them. He's on track to win his primary with about 72 percent of the vote, carrying nearly every county in the state. This is not the outcome of a candidate distrusted by the voters, it's in fact the opposite. It's a landslide.

Affordability Issue Should Terrify Republicans

The Democrats are putting into play the one thing that could really destroy the Republicans

Republicans fear of 'fatal mistake' in must-win Platner race

The NRSC warns Republicans that scandal-plagued Democrat Graham Platner remains a credible threat to Sen. Susan Collins in Maine's pivotal Senate race.

Why Are Republicans and Democrats Abandoning Economic Freedom?

"It's really important that people step back, look at economic history," says economist Donald Boudreaux. "They'll see that we prosper more the more economically free we are."

Senator has blunt response for Trump nominee in hearing: 'Can't answer a simple question?'

A Democratic senator pressed a Trump-nominated judge who refused to answer questions during his confirmation hearing for an appeals court vacancy on Wednesday.Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) had a sharp response to North Dakota U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Mack Traynor."When it comes to asking you basic questions about January 6, you won't answer those questions," Schiff said."The difference, senator, is that there are cases or controversies that I have before me as a district judge relating to individuals that have been charged for conduct that occurred on that date in this Capitol," Traynor said.Schiff mentioned how Traynor and 12 other conservative judges signed a letter urging a boycott on hiring law clerks from Columbia University amid the institution's handling of pro-Palestinian student demonstrations on the school's campus in response to Israel's war in Gaza, according to Reuters. In 2024, Traynor refused to recuse himself from a case involving university law school faculty regarding protests over the Dakota Access oil pipeline.Schiff asked if Traynor would recuse himself from other litigation involving Columbia.Traynor argued he held no particular bias against the university. Schiff pushed back."Your letter demonstrates a very clear bias, I'm not saying it's an unreasonable bias, but it is a bias," Schiff said. Traynor then again refused — for the second time in the hearing — to say who won the 2020 presidential election."I'm asking you the question," Schiff said."This is completely inconsistent with your involvement in the whole Columbia controversy," Schiff said. "Because you involved yourself in that controversy. You went out of your way. Nobody asked you to write that letter. You took this upon yourself to do, to insert yourself into that. But you're saying here you can't answer a simple question about who won the 2020 election because it would somehow implicate you in controversy. I'm sorry, there's no way to square those two things." SCHIFF: Who won the 2020 election?TRAYNOR: It is not appropriate for a judicial nominee to engage in discussion involving a matter of political controversySCHIFF: See, this is completely inconsistent with your involvement in the whole Colombia controversy. You went out of… pic.twitter.com/mzwggJo2XO— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 10, 2026