Walz’s False Claims on Manufacturing Jobs
Recently, Democratic Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota made a bold claim on “The View.” He said that former President Donald Trump lost more manufacturing jobs than any other president. But hold your horses! CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale quickly stepped in to set the record straight.
The Real Numbers Behind Job Losses
Dale told host Kate Bolduan, “It’s not true that the Trump presidency lost more manufacturing jobs than any other presidency.” In fact, under George W. Bush, about 4.5 million manufacturing jobs were lost. Under Trump? Just around 178,000. And it doesn’t stop there—more jobs were lost under presidents like Eisenhower, Ford, and Reagan too. So no, Trump does not hold that record.
The Pandemic’s Impact on Jobs
Dale also highlighted an important point: most job losses during Trump’s time came from the COVID-19 pandemic—a crisis that hit every industry hard. Before this pandemic struck, the manufacturing sector actually gained 414,000 jobs during Trump’s administration.
Questionable Credibility of Gov. Walz
This brings into question Walz’s repeated claims about Trump’s job record since he became Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate back in August 2020. His credibility is further challenged by his past statements; for instance, he claimed to have been in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989 and faced accusations of “stolen valor” from Republican Senator J.D. Vance at a recent campaign event.
Stolen Valor Accusations and Military Service Scrutiny
Senator Vance accused Walz of “stolen valor” after a video surfaced showing him discussing gun control at a rally while questions arose about his military service history. This scrutiny intensified when retired Army Command Sergeant Major Thomas Behrends resurfaced a Facebook post from 2018 questioning Walz’s timing regarding his retirement relative to the Iraq War.
The Importance of Truthful Leadership
These misleading claims raise serious doubts about Walz’s credibility and judgment as a leader. It seems clear he is trying to use false information to undermine President Trump and paint him negatively regarding economic impact.
The Reality Under Trump’s Leadership
The truth is that under Trump’s leadership before the pandemic hit, we saw real gains in manufacturing jobs—not losses as claimed by Gov. Walz! The few losses we did see were largely due to factors beyond anyone’s control.
A Call for Transparency Among Leaders
It’s crucial for our leaders to be transparent and truthful when discussing their opponents or making claims about them. Gov. Walz’s false statements only serve to weaken his own position and raise concerns over whether he’s fit for effective leadership.
Accountability Matters for American Voters
American voters deserve nothing less than honesty from their politicians! We must hold these leaders accountable for what they say and do because misinformation has no place in politics—especially when it comes at such high stakes!
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