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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.
Date: 05/08/2026
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Last Updated on May 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check