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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: His first-term economy was “the greatest economy in the history of our country,” and the current economy is surpassing it.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: Real GDP growth peaked at 3% during Trump’s first term, while annual growth exceeded 3% numerous times under earlier presidents. Economic growth was 2.3% in 2025 and remained below 3% during the first two quarters of 2026.
Date: 11/10/2026
Last Updated on November 10, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check