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Economist and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has raised concerns about the high inflation rates in the United States. Schiff believes that today’s inflation issues are not just due to President Biden’s policies but are also linked to spending decisions made during former President Trump’s administration. 
In a tweet on X, Schiff argues that a lot of the inflation we’re seeing now comes from the money that was printed to cover budget deficits during Trump’s presidency.&nbsp; 
He also criticized Larry Kudlow, a former economic advisor under Trump, for blaming Biden’s policies for inflation while ignoring the effects of the previous administration’s actions. 
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 The problem with <a href="https://twitter.com/larry_kudlow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@larry_kudlow</a>, who correctly blames <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/inflation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#inflation</a> on deficit spending monetized by the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#Fed</a>, is that he puts all of the blame on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Biden?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#Biden</a> and none on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#Trump</a>. Kudlow was part of the Trump administration and never warned about inflation. Hypocrisy destroys credibility.— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1824884348186947825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">August 17, 2024</a>
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“The problem with @larry_kudlow, who correctly blames inflation on deficit spending monetized by the Fed, is that he puts all of the blame on Biden and none on Trump,” Schiff said.&nbsp; 
He feels that the current inflation is the result of a mix of policies from different administrations, not just the recent ones. 
Elon Musk has also weighed in on the inflation debate, saying that government spending, which he believes is funded by printing more money, is driving up prices.&nbsp; 
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 Inflation is caused by the Federal government spending more than it earns, because they just print more money to make up the difference. To solve inflation, reduce wasteful government spending. Your tax dollars should be spent well, not poorly.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1824410315422871867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">August 16, 2024</a>
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He further suggests that cutting government spending could help reduce inflation. Musk’s views have sparked discussion among experts, some of whom agree that investing in assets like Bitcoin and gold might help protect against inflation. 
Meanwhile, <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bitcoin’s price</a> has been fluctuating and recently went over $59,000. This change comes as the Federal Reserve considers possibly lowering interest rates.&nbsp; 
In a <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/08/14/atlanta-fed-hints-at-possible-interest-rate-cut-soon/">recent report</a>, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic also mentioned that a rate cut might happen soon, based on recent economic improvements.&nbsp; 
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 Also Read: <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/08/10/fed-may-lower-interest-rates-soon-says-boston-fed-president/">Fed May Lower Interest Rates Soon, Says Boston Fed President</a> 
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‘Current inflation started with Trump’s Administrative Spending’ — Peter Schiff

The Crypto Times

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