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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Stock-market performance under his second presidency is unprecedented, while 401(k)s under other presidents “were a disaster.”
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: The stock market has performed well under Trump, but comparable returns occurred under previous presidents. FactCheck.org reported average annual S&P 500 returns with dividends of 15.34% under Biden, 16.65% during Trump’s first term and 14.7% under Obama.
Date: 11/13/2026
Last Updated on November 13, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check