US President Donald Trump tweeted Monday that the US GDP grew at the fastest pace since 2005. Is the president’s claim another economic victory that can be put in the record books, or is it merely a case of fake news? GDP growth during the four quarters of 2018 was the fastest since 2005. This Administration is the first on record to have experienced economic growth that meets or exceeds its own forecasts in each of its first two years in office. GROWTH is beating MARKET EXPECTATIONS! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 18, 2019 Trump’s First Claim: Mostly True
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