Trump Claims 'Hottest Country in the World' During White House Press Briefing

Economic Accomplishments Highlighted

• 📚 President Trump presented a binder detailing administration accomplishments, stating, "Each line is something that we did."
• 📈 He declared the U.S. is the "hottest country in the world" and is experiencing booming economic growth.
• 🏭 Thousands of businesses and major factories are being built in the U.S., not moving overseas.

Economic Growth and GDP

• 🚀 Fourth-quarter GDP was on track to exceed 5% growth, which Trump noted was unprecedented, especially during a "Democrat shutdown."
• 💡 He suggested GDP could reach 20% if managed correctly, criticizing the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates when economic numbers are good.
• 📊 The stock market has seen its best performance in history, with 401ks performing exceptionally well.

Inflation and Gas Prices

• 📉 Trump claimed to have inherited "stagflation" and the biggest inflation in history, but brought inflation down to normal levels.
• ⛽ Gas prices have significantly decreased, with averages around $2.31 per gallon, down from $4.50-$5.00 during previous periods.
• ⚠️ Core inflation for the past three months was reported at 1.6%, contrasted with a period of uncalculatable high core inflation under the previous administration.

Income and Retirement Savings

• 💰 Under Biden, real incomes declined by $3,000 annually, whereas under Trump, real incomes increased by $2,000 to $5,000.
• 📈 The stock market set 52 all-time record highs within 11 months, significantly boosting retirement accounts.
• 🏦 $9 trillion in value was added to retirement accounts, savings accounts, and 401ks within 12 months.
• 🧑‍💼 Over 1.2 million Americans were lifted off food stamps in one year.