Trump administration's economic promises clash with lagging growth indicators
By
Steve Benen
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Summary
The article critiques Trump administration officials for making grandiose promises about the U.S. economy being the "greatest ever," while actual economic performance fails to meet those claims. It highlights the disconnect between administration rhetoric (exemplified by Kelly Loeffler's comments at a Cabinet meeting) and the reality of economic growth moving in the wrong direction.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMr. President, you have made us a nation of builders again
You're leading us to the greatest economy that the world has ever known
U.S. economic growth keeps moving in the wrong direction, despite Team Trump vows
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