Fact Check: Are California and Colorado Among the Top States Losing Population as Trump Said?

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Claimant: Donald Trump

Claim: California and Colorado are among the top states losing population as people move away.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: U.S. Census Bureau data show California’s population decline during the pandemic reversed, with gains in 2023 and 2024. Colorado’s population increased steadily from 2020 through 2024. The claim relies on an unscientific moving-company report not supported by official data.

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Date: 01/05/2026

 

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Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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