Economy · 2026-10-07
Every major racial group had its lowest poverty rate on record
Misleading
Trump claimed the overall poverty rate and poverty rates for Black, Hispanic, and Native American people had all reached record lows.
What the evidence shows
The official overall poverty rate and some group rates reached records, but the lowest official Black poverty rate was in 2022. The supplemental poverty measure was not at a record low in 2025.
What happened next
Assessment reflects reporting available October 27–28, 2026.
Assessment notes
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