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Trump Claims Economic Progress Amid Rising Unemployment, Prices

12/12/2025

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Trump Promotes Economy

U.S. President Donald Trump told a rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania that his economic policies are improving the U.S. economy.
He noted that unemployment is rising and consumer prices remain high.
He emphasized job creation and investment.
Critics, including Democrats, argue that the affordability crisis is worsening under his administration.
Polls show 46% of Americans describe the cost of living as the worst they remember.

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Leavitt Defends Trump

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized CNN's Kaitlan Collins for not addressing former President Joe Biden's economic record during a December 11, 2025 press briefing.
Leavitt said inflation has decreased to an average of 2.5% and real wages are rising.
She said U.S. President Donald Trump inherited a struggling economy and remains focused on improving it.
Polls show 31% of adults approve of Trump's economic handling.

History

Historical Context

The Great Recession, officially lasting from December 2007 to June 2009, was triggered by the U.S. housing bubble and subprime mortgage crisis. Unemployment peaked at 10% in October 2009, leading the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates to near-zero. The economic policies enacted during this period continue to influence current debates on inflation and job creation, highlighting the lasting impact of the crisis.

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Trump Promotes Economy

U.S. President Donald Trump told a rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania that his economic policies are improving the U.S. economy.
He noted that unemployment is rising and consumer prices remain high.
He emphasized job creation and investment.
Critics, including Democrats, argue that the affordability crisis is worsening under his administration.
Polls show 46% of Americans describe the cost of living as the worst they remember.

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