4.2% inflation tests Trump's price promise

May prices rose 4.2% as energy costs climbed; Trump dismissed inflation concerns and argued oil prices would fall when the Iran war ends.

1. Frame 1BLS data puts May prices at 4.2%, while Trump says he loves inflation as households face higher energy bills.
2. Frame 2BLS data showed the rate up from 3.8% in April, the fastest pace in three years.
3. Frame 3Energy costs drove the increase after the war in Iran pushed oil markets higher.
4. Frame 4Trump promised prices would come down like a rock when the Iran war ends.
5. Frame 5He cited U.S. nighttime operations near Hormuz as he argued oil prices would fall.
6. Frame 6Brent crude staying above pre-war levels leaves households watching pump prices and June inflation data.