Biden alums watch as Trump trips over same inflation problem that doomed them

Published August 8, 2026 7:00am ET



Former Biden administration staffers who struggled to form a political message about high inflation now see the Trump administration tripping over the same problem.

Former President Joe Biden’s approval ratings were dragged down largely by rising inflation, and his team failed to find a winning strategy to stave off voter criticism. Now, President Donald Trump‘s team is facing the same task, and some former Biden staff contend the situation is even more challenging now.

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