Several outlets report that President Donald Trump responds to the latest inflation figures with unexpected approval, saying “I love the inflation.” The comments come after May data show the Consumer Price Index rising at a 4.2% annual rate, the fastest pace in about three years. NBC News, CBS News, CNBC, The Hill, and other outlets say Trump links the higher inflation to energy costs and the ongoing conflict with Iran. Multiple reports state that he argues oil and gas prices will fall once the United States’ war or military confrontation with Iran ends. CNBC and The Hill also report Trump suggests that a larger decline in inflation could follow the end of the conflict. NBC News additionally notes that Trump has reiterated a threat to attack Iran “hard” as inflation increases. Times of India and CBS News report Trump credits his administration’s actions with potentially stabilizing oil markets to ease inflationary pressures. Across coverage, the core point is Trump’s dismissive-to-positive reaction to rising consumer prices, paired with claims that the Iran-related energy shock will reverse.