Economy · 2025-12-17
Wages first began outpacing inflation under Trump in 2025
Misleading
Trump said wages were rising faster than inflation for the first time in years.
What the evidence shows
Year-over-year wage growth had already exceeded inflation since June 2023, well before his second inauguration.
What happened next
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Assessment notes
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