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Trump Boasts “Best Poverty Numbers Ever,” Prompting Sharp Online Backlash
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Trump’s Claim of “Best Poverty Numbers”
President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House that the United States now has “the best poverty numbers ever,” a statement made shortly after he declared his administration’s “BEST FINANCIAL NUMBERS EVER.” The claim was presented as a positive indicator of the nation’s economic health, though no specific poverty statistics were cited in the remarks.
Economic Context Highlighted by an Academic
Steven Durlauf, an economist at the University of Chicago, warned that the broader economic picture remains mixed.
Public and Political Reaction
The president’s bragging quickly drew ridicule on the social platform X (formerly Twitter). Progressive commentator Lucas Sanders questioned the notion of “best poverty,” and political commentator Jo Carducci lambasted the president, asking, “Remember when we didn’t have a brainless f***ing moron for a so-called President?” The episode mirrors earlier criticism of other administration officials, such as FBI Director Kash Patel, who faced similar mockery for celebrating routine job duties.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The main issue for most individuals is going to be the fact that prices and inflation is outstripping wage growth, and so that’s obviously some diminution of real incomes for some people,” — Steven Durlauf, of the University of Chicago
- “Remember when we didn’t have a brainless f***ing moron for a so-called President?” — Jo Carducci