AP FACT CHECK: Trump shapes facts to fit economic agenda

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AP FACT CHECK: Trump shapes facts to fit economic agenda

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/6f3e223b1b6e41ae9751480ab1f7e84c/ap-fact-check-trump-economy



By JOSH BOAK and CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER
Aug. 8, 2016 4:40 PM EDT


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WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump changed some of his facts to fit his agenda Monday, pitching shades of truth and misconceptions in what was billed as a major economic policy speech.

He wrongly accused Hillary Clinton of proposing to increase middle-class taxes and blamed crumbling roads and bridges on money spent on refugees, a minuscule expense in comparison with infrastructure. He overstated the corporate tax burden and declared the jobless rate — the prime statistic for holding leaders accountable for the state of the economy — a hoax.

A look at some of his claims and how they compare with the facts:

TRUMP: "She said she wanted to raise taxes on the middle class.".....................

[NurseJackie]

1. I need new glasses or a bigger smartphone. I thought it said "comic agenda"...

... at first glance.

[abetterkid]

2. Glad this fool is getting called out on his bullshit.

Donnie likes to play fast and loose with the truth.