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We've got to begin with two pieces of good news.

There is actually very good news in the economy. Inflation surprised everyone in January. We're getting surprises. Now,

the surprises you should know are causing Democrats to suggest that the Trump administration

is rigging the numbers.

Jobs created in January 130,000, almost as much jobs as were created total in 2025.

Inflation slowed to 2.4% in January. Core inflation, 2.5% overall, 2.4%. Surprising analysts.

Now, if you're a longtime list of this program, and this is a C I told you so moment for me,

I told you guys and have been telling you, one of the key components to the president's plan has been expanding energy production to lower gas prices, understanding that lowering gas prices would have a spillover effect into food.

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