“In eight years under the last administration, over 300,000 working-age people dropped out of the workforce. In just three years of my administration, 3.5 million people, working-age people, have joined the workforce.”
Donald Trump
President. State of the Union addres. Claim dated 4 Feb 2020.
Washington Post rated thisTwo Pinocchios
In short
Donald Trump (President) made this claim around 4 February 2020. Washington Post (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 6 February 2020, 2 days later. Its rating was “Two Pinocchios”.
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