The Economy Under Trump Was Never the Miracle He Claimed — And Here’s the Truth They Can’t Spin

 

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Let’s get something straight before we even start — if the economy under Trump was actually better than what it was under Biden, then every single job market in this country would have been booming, hiring would have been everywhere, and people wouldn’t have been out here struggling just to keep the lights on. Instead, what we saw and what we are still seeing is the opposite — job sites closing down left and right, businesses going under, entire industries shrinking or flat-out disappearing because the so-called “booming” economy was nothing more than a sales pitch to his loyal crowd. He can wave around his made-up charts all he wants, but those things don’t feed families, they don’t pay rent, and they sure as hell don’t create the kind of stability people actually need to live.

And let’s talk about those moments on camera — the smug body language, the fake confidence, the over-rehearsed pauses. It’s laughable, really, because even when they’re trying to act out their lies, they can’t pull it off. The expressions don’t match the words, the tone doesn’t match the reality, and anyone who has lived through actual hardship can smell that level of dishonesty from a mile away. Trump doesn’t know the real world because he’s never had to live in it. He’s not the one juggling overdue bills, watching a business crumble, or having to pick between buying groceries or paying the electric bill. He’s sitting in his bubble, surrounded by people who tell him what he wants to hear, and to him, that’s reality.

The rest of us know better. We know that an economy isn’t measured by the way it looks on paper or by some doctored chart on TV — it’s measured by the way it feels in everyday life. It’s in whether the paycheck stretches far enough to cover the basics without sinking into debt. It’s in whether small businesses can stay open without drowning in costs. It’s in whether people can work one job instead of two or three just to scrape by. And during his time in power, that wasn’t the case for millions of Americans, no matter how loudly he shouted otherwise.

What’s absurd — and I mean truly absurd — is that he can look straight into a camera and tell us, with no shame at all, that the economy was “the best in history” under his leadership, when the reality for so many people was completely different. It’s humiliating for him, not for us, because it takes a special kind of arrogance to think you can gaslight an entire country into believing something that never happened. It’s ignorant, it’s embarrassing, and yes — it’s disgusting.

And here’s the thing his supporters will never admit — deep down, they know it too. They know the numbers didn’t match their reality, they know their communities weren’t thriving, they know their own bank accounts weren’t overflowing with opportunity. But instead of admitting they were sold a lie, they double down and pretend it was all rainbows and sunshine just because they can’t stand the idea of being wrong. They cling to him like he’s some kind of economic savior, when in truth, he’s nothing more than a salesman selling dreams he has no intention of delivering.

So go ahead, wave your signs, chant your slogans, and tell yourself the economy was magical under Trump. But don’t come back here trying to debate me, because I’m not wasting a second arguing with people who would rather worship a lie than face the truth.

The Economy Isn’t a Slogan — It’s Reality, and Trump Can’t Fake It This Time

Under President Biden (2021–2025):

Jobs Galore: The United States added a staggering 16.6 million jobs, more than any modern president’s four-year term. This wasn’t just a number on a chart or a headline to pat himself on the back with — this was real people going back to work, getting paychecks again, rebuilding their lives after a once-in-a-century pandemic. It was the waitress who finally got her shifts back, the factory worker who was rehired after a layoff, the small business owner who could keep their doors open because the customers came back. That kind of rebound doesn’t happen by magic, it happens with leadership that actually knows how to guide an economy without blowing smoke at the cameras.

Unemployment Dropped: Biden guided the jobless rate from a pandemic-era 6.4% all the way down to about 3.9%, in one of the most rapid recoveries on record. That means millions of people went from jobless lines to earning a living again. And while some people want to shrug that off like it’s nothing, anyone who’s ever been without work knows exactly how life-changing that number really is.

Inflation Fell: Yes, it hit near 9% in mid-2022, and people felt it in their grocery bills, their rent, and their gas tanks. But the difference here is that it came back down — to around 2.9% by the end of his term, right near the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. You know why that matters? Because anyone can talk about inflation, but it takes actual work to bring it down without collapsing the economy in the process.

Strong Growth: Real GDP surged by 5.9% in 2021 — the fastest pace in decades — and household net worth climbed thanks to booming markets. That wasn’t “luck.” That was a strategy working in real time.

Now, compare that to Trump’s First Term (2017–2021):

He inherited a long-running expansion, but by the time he was done, the workforce was 3 million people smaller than when he started. That’s not growth — that’s regression. He left with a net job loss overall, and yes, the pandemic hit during his watch, but leadership is about navigating storms, not pretending they don’t exist.

He signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which did cut taxes for many people, but it also gave massive breaks to corporations, ballooned the federal deficit, and left us with a bigger long-term hole. It was the equivalent of maxing out a credit card to buy temporary applause.

Historical Context: Over the long haul, Democratic presidents — including Biden — have overseen stronger GDP growth, more job creation, and better stock market performances than Republicans. That’s not opinion — that’s history.

Now, Under Trump 2.0 (2025– ):

Signs of strain are everywhere. Job growth has slowed to a crawl. In July, only 73,000 jobs were added, and previous months’ numbers had to be revised downward — so, in true Trump fashion, instead of facing the reality, he fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Because when you don’t like the scoreboard, you don’t change the game — you attack the referee.

The tariff backlash is here. New trade barriers are driving up costs for businesses and consumers. Hiring is slowing. The risk of recession is climbing. And still, he acts like it’s all part of some master plan that only he understands. Spoiler: it’s not.

Economic confidence is wobbling. Rising inflation, slower hiring, erratic policy moves — they’re the perfect recipe for what some are calling a “stagflation-lite” scenario, where prices stay high while growth stalls. That’s the nightmare zone for any working person trying to get ahead.

And let’s talk about undermining data trust. By firing the BLS commissioner and accusing her of bias, Trump is eroding faith in official economic data — and that’s a dangerous game. When people stop trusting the numbers, markets get shaky, investors hesitate, and uncertainty spreads like wildfire.

Are Jobs Going “Bankrupt” Because of Trump?
If we’re talking bankruptcies, especially in the clean energy sector, the answer is not directly tied to personal job losses — but yes, public-policy shifts under Republican control, including Trump-aligned lawmakers, are absolutely involved. Thousands of clean energy jobs are at risk as companies like Sunnova and Mosaic fold amid uncertainty around tax credits and rising interest rates. That’s the reality.

Bottom Line:

Biden’s economy: rebound, job creation, falling inflation, and strong growth.

Trump’s economy (first term): fewer net jobs, higher deficits, turbulence, and no real recovery plan when disaster struck.

Trump’s second term: slower job gains, rising costs, shrinking confidence, and policy decisions that are already threatening vital sectors like clean energy.

The truth is simple — the economy today is navigating real friction points, and yes, some of those are direct consequences of decisions being made right now by Trump himself. And for anyone who wants to argue otherwise — save your breath. I’m not debating people who treat his lies like gospel truth. If you want fairy tales, go find a bedtime story. If you want reality, it’s right here.

Love always,
Santiago D.C. Maria

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