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FactChecking the State of the Union - FactCheck.org
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Trump claimed the economy is “the best it has ever been.” But GDP growth fell to 2.3% last year and economists predict further slowing this year.
He said he brought about low unemployment by reversing “years of economic decay” and “failed economic policies,” when in fact over 1 million more jobs were added in the 35 months before he took office than in the first 35 months since.
The president wrongly said, “After decades of flat and falling incomes, wages are rising fast.” They’ve gone up under Trump, but also have risen under the last several presidents.
Trump claimed that people’s 401(k)s and pensions have increased “60, 70, 80, 90, and 100% and even more.” Some may have, but that’s far higher than the average.
He said “real median household income is now at the highest level ever recorded.” However, the Census Bureau noted that was partly due to a change in survey questions in 2014. Based on “adjusted” figures, median household income was slightly higher in 1999 than in 2018.
Trump claimed the new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico “will create nearly 100,000 … auto jobs.” But an independent federal commission puts the job gains at 28,000 over five years.
The president boasted that “a long, tall, and very powerful wall is being built” along the southern border, and more than 100 miles have been completed. But only one mile is located where no barriers previously existed.
Trump said “illegal crossings” at the southwest border “are down 75% since May.” But total apprehensions in 2019 were 81% higher than in 2016, the year before Trump took office.
Trump compared apples to oranges in claiming a doubling of insurance premiums in five years before he took office and “less expensive” plans under his administration.
The president said he made an “iron-clad” promise to “always protect patients with preexisting conditions,” but that ignores the fact he has supported Republican health plans that would reduce the current protections under the Affordable Care Act.
He suggested, misleadingly, that his administration was responsible for the U.S. becoming the world’s top producer of oil and natural gas. But the U.S. has been No. 1 in the world for natural gas for more than a decade, and tops in petroleum since 2013.
Trump said “300,000 working age people” left the workforce during Obama’s eight years. Actually, the workforce grew by 5.4 million.
Really, a politician exaggerated?
Say it ain't so.
Really, a politician exaggerated?
Say it ain't so.
Already sent that **** to the bottom of the birdcage.I'm sure I'll find more over the course of the day.
FactChecking the State of the Union - FactCheck.org
Already sent that **** to the bottom of the birdcage.
All that is the LEFT wing AP putting their spin on Trump 's spin.
Not lies.
Sawwwwwwwwwwwry
Hey where you gonna celebrate the acquittal?
{SMIRK}
Already sent that **** to the bottom of the birdcage.
All that is the LEFT wing AP putting their spin on Trump 's spin.
Not lies.
Sawwwwwwwwwwwry
Hey where you gonna celebrate the acquittal?
{SMIRK}
I'm sure I'll find more over the course of the day.
FactChecking the State of the Union - FactCheck.org
The BS flowed like diarrhea, same thing that happens every time Trump opens his fat trap.
Here Are The Biggest Whoppers From Trump's 2020 State Of The Union | HuffPost
The BS flowed like diarrhea, same thing that happens every time Trump opens his fat trap.
Here Are The Biggest Whoppers From Trump's 2020 State Of The Union | HuffPost
And Dirtbag demonstrated again how Obama lives in his head. Of course, Dirtbag is obsessed with Obama's success and popularity and therefore has to try to claim credit for everything Obama did. It's how he's run his whole stinking, rotten life--inventing successes he didn't earn.How can someone lie so easily? No, seriously. That is the sign of a demented mind. Trump is sick - I'm convinced of it.
If Trump boasts the US economy is the best it's ever been under his watch.s Insider[/url]
The BS flowed like diarrhea, same thing that happens every time Trump opens his fat trap.
Here Are The Biggest Whoppers From Trump's 2020 State Of The Union | HuffPost
I know, reality and truth can be uncomfortably painful. Would you like to examine each lie individually with me? I'll be happy to do so; just say the word.
If you talk about success rate in terms of percentages or if you talk about real dollars and standard of living makes a difference. The inability to accept the success of the economy is not a smart move by Democrats. Trumps real dollars in pockets is making a huge difference for household income in which it is higher than ever and in a dramatically low unemployment number. Using only the rate of growth as a percentage can be misleading. If you add a million jobs to 100 million current you get 1%, if you add 2 million jobs to 200 million working you still only get 1%. Its' greater growth but depending on how you make you charts and graphs can make one look better and the other not as impressive.
Here's an article that shows some varied examples, comparing the Bush, Obama, Trump economy's success. It's a mixed bag but does show successful aspects of each administration.
Trump boasts the US economy is the best it's ever been under his watch. Here are 9 charts showing how it compares to the Obama and Bush presidencies. | Markets Insider
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Oh right - like you have any credibility.
I can't think of a bigger waste of time than hearing from an unhinged TDS lunatic.
LAFFRIOT
Oh right - like you have any credibility.
I can't think of a bigger waste of time than hearing from an unhinged TDS lunatic.
LAFFRIOT
Being deep in the bowels of the Cult ofs.
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