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Critics smear Johnson's clammy defense of latest Trump gaffe
When Inflation Becomes a Punchline, the Power Structure Has Already SpokenThe SetupMike Johnson rushed to explain away Donald Trump’s remarks after Wednesday’s inflation spike hit a three-year high. Trump told reporters he “loves” the inflation and framed it as something to enjoy because, in his telling, prices would fall once the war with Iran ends. Johnson responded by insisting the comments were “out of context” and that Trump is “laser-focused” on lowering costs.Who Actually Holds PowerThe answer is not the people being lectured about context. Trump is the president. Johnson is the…
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