Donald Trump may have done the Democrats a real solid on Wednesday when he told reporters he loves “the inflation” currently going on in America.

The president addressed the news that inflation hit a 3-year high by interrupting reporters to incorrectly claim that “the numbers were great” before dubiously insisting, “You know what I really love? I love the inflation.”

He then attempted to explain why he loves inflation by going on a tangent where he revealed that the U.S. has been secretly “taking out millions of barrels of oil” from Iran.

Reporter: Are you concerned, Mr. President, about the latest inflation number which came out this morning?Trump: No, I love it. I love the inflation. pic.twitter.com/vktX6C9lbk

But if Trump expected his statement to ease the hearts and minds of Americans dealing with higher costs for pretty much everything, he was sorely mistaken.

Almost immediately, he was castigated by many prominent critics on social media, many of who suggested Trump had just made a great campaign ad ― for the Dems.

Trump on inflation: "I love it."People can't afford to feed their families. Your struggle is a joke to him. https://t.co/O5dprmvN3g

So there you have it: President Trump loves that you’re paying higher prices. https://t.co/JLZoky0K3c

The only industry that isn’t suffering under Trump are Democratic ad makers https://t.co/MbwCbrRgVL

Take Trump at his word. He loves that you're paying more for everything. https://t.co/rvUWXCtdFV

And Democrats just won the midterms https://t.co/Engs3p1zBc

TRUMP: "I LOVE THE INFLATION"WOW. The President just admitted he loves when Americans pay more for the same things that used to cost less! https://t.co/d5dbNdWinQ

Trump really said, “I love the inflation.” On camera. For all of America to hear.His contempt for you knows no bounds. pic.twitter.com/ezoDSBPtej

Prices are rising, Americans are struggling, and Donald Trump couldn't care less. https://t.co/p0K3yVLk4r

psycho https://t.co/xeqks1IrRF

Donald Trump just said “I love the inflation.” while handing over another $70 billion to ICE thugs. This administration doesn’t care about working people. pic.twitter.com/wv93TW8oa4

“I love the inflation”He never cared about lowering costs for Americans. https://t.co/WJzZI2jQX5

This is a window into how Trump sees energy policy and comes very close to admission of a crime.  First because he thinks it's good when oil is expensive because you can make more selling it.  Second because he seems to claim that the US is stealing Iranian oil. https://t.co/zB84cxf1kA

While you're struggling to get by, Trump is reveling in it — "You know what I really love? I love the inflation."It's all a game to him. https://t.co/8IQ6YPZhIr

Combining not caring about people’s costs in their lives with not having full possession of his mental faculties. https://t.co/r2yAiht1WJ

Bro “I love the inflation” put that in every Democrat ad until number https://t.co/qdcn7sPbff

Personally, I don’t “love” that Americans are being forced to pay sky-high prices because the President started a war with no exit strategy. But maybe that’s just me. https://t.co/FcIaVH43WW

Trump’s “greatest economy ever” is just higher prices for working families. https://t.co/enFTxXdpEI

Trump just admitted he “loves the inflation.”He loves making your costs skyrocket. He loves being $4 billion richer at your expense. https://t.co/X4FqZR6Xyp

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