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Trump's Economic Claims Face Bipartisan Scrutiny Amid Crypto Talks

12/13/2025

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Trump's Economic Claims

U.S. President Donald Trump claims significant economic progress during his administration, citing inflation at 2.7% and real wages up nearly $700.
The White House says companies have pledged $9.6 trillion in investments, but fact-checkers note discrepancies.
Democrats, including Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), criticize the claims and call it an affordability crisis.
Senate talks aim to finalize a crypto bill with rules on profits from digital assets linked to Trump's family.

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Vazquez Parodies Leavitt

Lisandra Vazquez, an Atlanta comedian, drew attention for her parodies of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Steve Benen highlighted Leavitt's misleading statements about China's soybean purchases and inflation under U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump made controversial claims during a Politico interview and a Pennsylvania rally.
Fact-checkers refuted these claims, noting inflation was not at its worst when Trump took office and Omar's status is legitimate.

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Trump's Economic Claims

U.S. President Donald Trump claims significant economic progress during his administration, citing inflation at 2.7% and real wages up nearly $700.
The White House says companies have pledged $9.6 trillion in investments, but fact-checkers note discrepancies.
Democrats, including Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), criticize the claims and call it an affordability crisis.
Senate talks aim to finalize a crypto bill with rules on profits from digital assets linked to Trump's family.

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