Trump Claims U.S. Poverty Rate Hit Record Low of 10.2%
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Trump Claims U.S. Poverty Rate Hit Record Low of 10.2%

Trump shares a chart asserting the official U.S. poverty rate reached a record-low 10.2%, crediting his time in office.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: September 20, 2026, 3:57 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump claimed the U.S. poverty rate reached a record low, sharing a chart that credits his time in office for a 10.2% figure.