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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: The U.S. has received investment pledges totaling $18–22 trillion since January.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: PolitiFact found Trump’s estimate is at least double the White House figure of $9.6 trillion, which itself includes aspirational multiyear goals and unrealistic commitments from countries whose GDPs are far smaller. The claim wildly inflates actual numbers.
Date: 12/11/2025
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Last Updated on December 11, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check