Fact Check: Trump Begins Final Full Day of Campaign With Repeat Lies About Immigration and Jobs
Trump Lies About Immigrants and Crime
President Donald Trump began his final full day of campaigning on Monday by repeating false claims about immigrants and crime. Trump has repeatedly claimed that immigrants are more likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans, but there is no evidence to support this claim. In fact, a study by the Cato Institute found that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans.
Trump also claimed that immigrants are taking jobs from American workers. This is also false. A study by the National Academy of Sciences found that immigration has a positive impact on the U.S. economy. The study found that immigrants increase economic growth and create jobs.
Trump's Lies About the Economy
Trump also repeated false claims about the economy. Trump has repeatedly claimed that the economy is the best it has ever been. However, this is not true. The unemployment rate is still higher than it was before the pandemic, and wages have not kept pace with inflation. Furthermore, the stock market has been volatile and is now below its pre-pandemic peak.
Trump also claimed that he has created millions of jobs. However, this is also false. The vast majority of the jobs that have been created since Trump took office were created before he took office.
Trump's Lies About the Pandemic
Trump also repeated false claims about the pandemic. Trump has repeatedly claimed that the pandemic is under control, but this is not true. The United States is still experiencing a surge in cases, and the death toll is now over 225,000. Additionally, Trump has repeatedly claimed that the virus is not as deadly as the flu, but this is also false. The virus is more deadly than the flu, and it has killed more people in the United States than any other disease in over a century.
Conclusion
Trump's final full day of campaigning was filled with false claims about immigration, the economy, and the pandemic. These claims are not supported by evidence, and they are intended to mislead voters. It is important to be aware of these false claims and to not let them influence your vote.