“Trump had the best economy in history before COVID!”

What You Say

By standard metrics, the economy under Trump was solid but not historic. Unemployment was lower under Eisenhower, Johnson, and Clinton at various points. GDP growth was higher in the 1960s and 1990s. Wage growth was sluggish despite the tax cut. The stock market performed well — but 84% of stocks are owned by the wealthiest 10%. 'Best economy ever' is a superlative that doesn't survive fact-checking.