- Trump's influence over federal projects and funding
- Donald Trump commented on the political ascent of NYC Mayor Mamdani while at the White House, with Ruth Ben-Ghiat weighing in on his views.
- Donald Trump made economic claims during a meeting with Mamdani in New York City, comparing his record to Joe Biden's tenure.
Trump Cites Higher Real Weekly Wage Growth During Presidency
What happened
Donald Trump reported higher positive wage growth during his term. According to reports, real weekly wages rose 0.3 percent in August compared to a year earlier, which was the third straight month of inflation-adjusted pay gains. Since Donald Trump was inaugurated in January 2025, real weekly wages have been positive 89 percent of the time.
From breitbart.com
Why it matters
The statistics indicate that real weekly wages are up 1.5 percent during Donald Trump’s second term, while they fell 3.9 percent during Joe Biden’s presidency. This suggests differences in the buying power of paychecks between the two administrations.
Donald Trump made economic claims during a meeting with Mamdani in New York City, comparing his record to Joe Biden's tenure.
From breitbart.com
Who's involved
- Donald TrumpPresident of the United States and subject of the wage growth claims
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)