“Median household income under eight years of Obama was up $975. That’s eight years. Under eight years of President Bush — we had President Obama, $975. President Bush, $400. Eight years, eight years, $400, $975. Me, two and a half years, it’s up $7,000. $5,000 plus $2,000 for the tax cut that everybody got.”
Donald Trump
President. in an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News. Claim dated 21 Oct 2019.
Washington Post rated thisTwo Pinocchios
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Donald Trump (President) made this claim around 21 October 2019. Washington Post (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 28 October 2019, 7 days later. Its rating was “Two Pinocchios”.
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