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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: “My tariffs … are helping to slash the deficit this year by more than 25%.”
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: Federal data shows the deficit for fiscal year 2025 decreased by just 2.3% compared to 2024—not 25%. When isolating the months Trump was in office, the deficit actually increased relative to the same period under President Biden. Tariff revenue did not meaningfully drive deficit reduction.
Date: 11/16/2025
Last Updated on November 17, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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