Why one of Trump’s favorite economic statistics is nearly meaningless
- Posted on August 24, 2026
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Why one of Trump’s favorite economic statistics is nearly meaningless
President Donald Trump says not to believe the many polls finding that most Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy. On Friday, to argue that his numbers should be much better, he cited a nearly meaningless fact he portrayed as a major accomplishment.
