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Trump's Economic Claims Clash With Unfavorable Data

9/30/2025

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Trump’s claims of strong economic growth and job creation clash with data showing unfavorable trends.
He dismissed negative Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports by firing its head.
He exaggerates crime in Democratic-run cities and ties it to immigration, despite low immigrant crime.
Data indicate fewer than five mass shootings by transgender people in 12 years, about 0.1% of incidents.

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Story summary

Trump’s claims of strong economic growth and job creation clash with data showing unfavorable trends.
He dismissed negative Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports by firing its head.
He exaggerates crime in Democratic-run cities and ties it to immigration, despite low immigrant crime.
Data indicate fewer than five mass shootings by transgender people in 12 years, about 0.1% of incidents.