Fact Check: Is U.S. consumer confidence way up?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)


Claim: “Consumer confidence is way up.”


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: Three traditional consumer confidence metrics show confidence remains low, with at least one measure near all-time lows.


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Date: 05/08/2026


 


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Last Updated on May 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check