Trump touts Stephen Moore chart showing income gains for poorest Americans

Trump touts Stephen Moore chart showing income gains for poorest Americans

Trump a chart credited to economist Stephen Moore claims the 25th-percentile household gained $2,084 in 16 months under Trump, while falling $176 across Biden's term.

Richard Miniter
First Published: July 19, 2026, 10:33 AM ET

Donald Trump has promoted a chart claiming low-income Americans gained more under his terms than under Joe Biden.