Kamala Harris Caught Lying About Trump’s Economic Record

Vice President Kamala Harris was caught exaggerating Trump’s manufacturing job losses, misleading voters with inflated figures.

At a Glance

• Harris claimed Trump lost 200,000 manufacturing jobs pre-pandemic; actual figure was 48,000
• PolitiFact rated Harris’ statement as “Mostly False”
• Harris’ exaggeration aims to challenge Trump’s perceived economic advantage
• Polls indicate voters still trust Trump more on economic matters

Harris’ Misleading Manufacturing Claims Exposed

In a clear attempt to undermine former President Donald Trump’s economic record, Vice President Kamala Harris has been caught red-handed spreading misinformation about pre-pandemic manufacturing job losses.

During her first solo television network interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris boldly claimed that Trump lost “almost 200,000 manufacturing jobs” before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. However, a fact-check by PolitiFact has revealed this statement to be grossly exaggerated and misleading.

The truth, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, shows a far less dramatic picture. From January 2019 to February 2020, the actual job loss in the manufacturing sector was 48,000 – a fraction of Harris’ inflated figure. This blatant misrepresentation of facts is a stark reminder of the lengths to which the Biden-Harris administration will go to distort Trump’s economic achievements and sway public opinion.

The Real Numbers Behind Trump’s Manufacturing Legacy

While it’s true that U.S. manufacturing experienced a downturn before the pandemic, the scale of job losses was significantly less than what Harris claimed. The vice president’s 200,000 job loss figure is closer to the net losses for Trump’s entire presidency, which was about 178,000. This includes the unprecedented economic shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, a factor conveniently omitted by Harris in her critique.

It’s worth noting that manufacturing output began declining in early 2019, partly due to the necessary trade war with China – a conflict aimed at protecting American interests and leveling the playing field in international trade. Despite this temporary setback, Trump’s overall economic policies led to record-low unemployment rates and significant wage growth for American workers before the pandemic struck.

Harris’ Desperate Attempt to Rewrite Economic History

The vice president’s exaggerated claims are part of a broader strategy to challenge Trump’s perceived advantage on economic issues among voters. Recent polls indicate that more voters trust Trump over Harris when it comes to managing the economy, a fact that clearly has the Biden-Harris campaign worried.

In a desperate bid to shift public perception, Harris has released an 81-page economic policy book outlining her proposals. These include down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, increased small business startup tax credits, and a child tax credit. However, these promises ring hollow when compared to the Trump administration’s proven track record of economic growth and job creation.

Harris’ attempts to contrast her middle-class upbringing with Trump’s “gilded path to wealth” is nothing more than a cynical ploy to distract from her lack of real-world business experience. While Trump built a global business empire, creating thousands of jobs in the process, Harris has spent her career in government, far removed from the realities of running a business or managing an economy.

The Bottom Line: Trust the Facts, Not the Spin

As conservative voters, it’s crucial that we see through the smoke and mirrors of Harris’ economic rhetoric. The vice president’s willingness to distort facts and exaggerate figures should raise serious questions about her credibility and fitness for higher office. While no presidency is without its challenges, Trump’s economic policies delivered real results for American workers and businesses before the unprecedented global pandemic.

As we approach the next election, it’s clear that the choice between Harris’ pie-in-the-sky promises and Trump’s proven economic leadership couldn’t be starker. American voters would do well to remember who actually delivered job growth, wage increases, and economic prosperity – and who’s resorting to misleading statistics to cover up their own lack of economic vision.