Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndrew FeinbergFriday 19 June 2026 00:06 BSTTrump attempts to tout economy at Medals of Honor ceremonyDonald Trump used a military award ceremony to boast about the stock market and 401(k) retirement accounts, claiming they hit new all-time highs.He also stated that oil prices were “dropping like a rock” during his remarks before presenting medals for gallantry.Trump joked about wanting to award himself the military decoration, but couldn't find a reason he was worthy.He referred to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as “Secretary of War” and praised his “good victories lately.”These remarks followed a memorandum signed to end a conflict with Iran, and a new poll indicates his economic approval rating has fallen to 33 percent.In fullTrump talks up economy and Hegseth at Medals of Honor ceremonyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in