Military · 2025-04-29
Military recruiting gains began only after Trump returned
Misleading
Trump took credit for recent increases in military recruiting.
What the evidence shows
Military recruiting had begun recovering during the Biden administration, before Trump returned to office.
What happened next
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Assessment notes
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