Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Donald Trump
Claim: Factory construction is up by 41%.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: U.S. Census Bureau data show manufacturing construction spending peaked in 2024 and then declined under Trump. The 41% figure relies on selective comparisons driven largely by Biden-era CHIPS Act megaprojects and does not reflect the downward trend since late 2024.
Date: 02/08/2026
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Last Updated on February 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check