“It's brought a whole new awareness to how great the Republicans are doing, how great the economy is doing in terms of 21 trillion dollars being invested, factories being built all over the country, ships being built, everything is being built.”

Donald TrumpEconomy

CredMeter Fact Check Verdict

Fact Check Performed On October 7, 2026

EXAGGERATION

The White House investment tracker, as reported on September 13, 2026, put announced new U.S. investment at $11.2 trillion, including foreign pledges and planned spending by American companies, about half of Trump's $21 trillion figure.

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