Fact check: Trump begins final full day of campaign with repeat lies about immigration and jobs
jobs numbers by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in October. “They just did it again last month, and they revised the numbers down by another 400,000 jobs,” Trump said. This is not true. The Bureau of Labor Statistics did release new jobs numbers in October, but there was no downward revision of 400,000 jobs. In fact, the latest report showed that the economy added 531,000 jobs in October, exceeding expectations. The unemployment rate also dropped to 3.6%, the lowest level since the pandemic began. Trump’s false claims about Nancy Pelosi: Trump made two separate false claims about former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during his rally in Raleigh. He falsely claimed that Pelosi “refused to meet with” him to discuss the border crisis during his time in office, and he also falsely claimed that Pelosi “wants to abolish ICE” and “open the borders.” There is no evidence to support either of these claims. Pelosi did meet with Trump on multiple occasions to discuss immigration and border security during his presidency, and she has never called for the abolition of ICE or for open borders. In fact, Pelosi has consistently supported funding for border security and has advocated for comprehensive immigration reform. Overall, Trump’s rally in Raleigh was filled with false and misleading statements about immigration, the economy, and other subjects. His repeated lies about FEMA, migrants, jobs numbers, and Nancy Pelosi are easily debunked by the facts. As the 2024 presidential campaign enters its final full day, it is important for voters to critically evaluate the claims made by candidates and hold them accountable for spreading misinformation.
