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The Trump Bump

The Trump Bump

President Trump has taken credit for a booming economy. But is that fair?

More or Less · BBC Radio 4

August 20, 201710m 18s

Show Notes

During a recent press conference President Trump said: “I’ve created over a million jobs since I’m president. The country is booming. The stock market is setting records. We’ve got the highest employment numbers we have ever had I the history of our country.” This is not the first time the American President has taken credit for a booming economy. But is that fair? We take a look at the numbers.