Trump Backs Bessent Claim That Economy Is Rising Under His Watch
Trump promotes Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's assertion that the administration fixed the prior economy and that growth is now on the upswing.
First Published: August 21, 2026, 9:23 AM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump promoted a claim by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that his administration repaired the economy and that growth is now rising.
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