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US economic growth

Economic growth in the US, including job creation, inflation, and deficits, under the administrations of Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Fact-Checks

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Jan 8, 2026

The outrage that Trump brings, as more are mad at him

Donald Trump’s style and policy choices have generated sustained public outrage that shows up in falling approval ratings, concentrated criticisms over specific actions (Epstein file releases, tariffs...

Jan 14, 2026

Has trump helped working class people

Donald Trump’s record for “helping” working-class Americans is mixed and contested: his administration and supporters point to job growth and rising wealth for lower-income households, while analysts ...

Jan 18, 2026

What are the main differences between Joe Biden's and Donald Trump's economic policies?

Joe Biden and Donald Trump present sharply different economic blueprints: Biden emphasizes government-directed investment in infrastructure, clean energy and targeted household relief, while Trump pri...

Jan 19, 2026

How have economic indicators during Trump’s presidency compared to other 21st‑century presidencies when excluding the pandemic year?

Excluding the pandemic year , the Trump presidency delivered middling macro performance by 21st‑century standards: GDP growth averaged roughly the mid‑2 percent range in 2017–2019 while unemployment f...

Jan 17, 2026

Which economic indicators improved or worsened during Trump’s terms, and to what extent can they be attributed to his policies?

During Donald Trump’s first term, headline indicators showed mixed results: unemployment fell to half-century lows before the COVID-19 collapse and the stock market reached record highs, while GDP gro...