What Donald said, and whether it held.
Didn’t hold up
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States · U.S. government
True?
40% true to 630 calls
Markets & EconomyCautious
“A crash like you wouldn’t believe”. If he lost.
“If we lose, you're gonna have a crash like you wouldn't believe.”
Feb 23, 2024·2 receipts
Didn’t hold up
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States · U.S. government
True?
40% true to 483 calls
EnergyOptimistic
The pledge to halve energy costs in a year.
“My goal will be to cut your energy costs in half within 12 months after taking office.”
Aug 29, 2024·2 receipts
Partly right
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States · U.S. government
True?
48% true to 737 calls
Tariffs & TradeOptimistic
“Liberation Day”: the central economic gamble.
“We're going to start being smart, and we're going to start being very wealthy again.”
Apr 2, 2025·1 receipts
Partly right
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States · U.S. government
True?
48% true to 430 calls
Markets & EconomyOptimistic
“BEST ECONOMY EVER”. Half the story checks out.
“BEST ECONOMY EVER”
Jun 15, 2026·1 receipts
Too early
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States · U.S. government
True?
45% true to 347 calls
Markets & EconomyOptimistic
A sitting president cheering a falling dollar.
“I think it's great. Look at the business we're doing. The dollar's doing great.”
Jan 27, 2026·1 receipts