Fact vs. Fiction: Claim That $7–$8 Trillion Has Been Invested in the U.S. in Two Months

Mostly False Fact Check

Claim by Donald Trump (R)

President Donald Trump claimed that “$7 to $8 trillion has been invested in the United States in the last two months.”

Explanation

According to FactCheck.org, Trump’s figure includes announced or pledged investments—many of which may take years to materialize, if at all—not actual money already invested.

Furthermore, these types of announcements were common during President Biden’s administration as well, including major corporate investment pledges. Trump did not distinguish between committed capital and aspirational projections, which significantly distorts the true economic impact within a two-month period.

Conclusion

Fact or Fiction? Mostly False. The figure Trump cited is inflated by including future projections and mirrors similar trends under previous administrations.

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Last Updated on June 22, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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