For over 90 minutes last week, Donald Trump delivered a speech accepting the Republican nomination for president for the third time. Throughout his speech and in his debate with President Biden in June, Trump repeated false claims and exaggerations. It’s no secret that Trump has a habit of saying things that aren’t true. However, in his latest campaign for the White House, there seems to be an increase in both the frequency and outrageousness of his lies.
Now that the uncertainty surrounding Biden’s candidacy has been cleared up, the campaign is starting fresh. As Trump gears up to ramp up his dishonest rhetoric, it’s important to take a closer look at his recent record of falsehoods.
Jobs
Trump falsely claimed, “The only jobs [President Biden] created are for illegal immigrants and bounce-back jobs — they’re bounced back from the Covid.”
The truth is, even without considering the impact of the Covid pandemic, the economy under Trump generated an average of 182,000 jobs per month. This is significantly lower than Biden’s 277,000 jobs per month (excluding the post-pandemic bounce) and Bill Clinton’s 242,000 jobs per month.
Sources: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; U.S. Department of the Treasury
It’s clear that Trump’s claims about job creation do not align with the data. By looking at the actual numbers, we can see that the economy performed better in terms of job creation under Biden and even under previous administrations.
It’s essential to fact-check political statements, especially when they come from someone like Trump, who has a history of making false claims. By relying on data and verifiable information, we can separate fact from fiction and make more informed decisions as voters.
In today’s age of information overload, it’s more important than ever to critically evaluate the statements made by political figures. By fact-checking and verifying the data, we can hold our leaders accountable and ensure that the public is well-informed. Let’s not take anyone’s word for granted, but instead, let’s rely on the facts to guide our understanding of the world around us.
