Trump promises ‘prices are coming down' in speech to owners of his beloved McDonald's: ‘You're so damn lucky I won'

Core Points - President Trump announced that prices will decrease, addressing concerns about the economy and cost of living during a speech at McDonald's Impact Summit [1] - Inflation has risen to 3% in September, the highest rate this year, while the price of a Big Mac increased from $5.69 to $6.01 over the past year [4] - The average cost of ground beef also rose to $6.32 in September, up from $5.67 a year ago, prompting the administration to ease tariffs on various food imports to alleviate affordability issues [5] Company Insights - Trump emphasized that McDonald's prices are reportedly coming down, as stated by CEO Chris Kempczinski, indicating a positive outlook for the fast-food chain [6] - The president highlighted the role of McDonald's employees in understanding customer needs, suggesting their importance in the community [9] - Trump shared his personal connection to McDonald's, referencing his experience as a fry cook and his favorite menu item, the Filet-O-Fish, which he humorously suggested could use more tartar sauce [10]