Washington, Nov. 18 -- US President Donald Trump defended his administration's handling of price pressures, as rising living costs continue to weigh on Americans across the country.

Addressing McDonald's franchise owners and suppliers on Monday, Trump argued that his economic policies had helped return inflation to what he described as "normal" levels and promised further progress in easing expenses for households.

"We have it down to a low level, but we're going to get it a little bit lower," he said, adding, "We want perfection."

The President renewed his attacks on Democrats, blaming former US President Joe Biden for escalating living costs and insisting that Americans were "so damn lucky" he secured victory in the 2024 election.

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