Fact check: Trump’s ‘$17 trillion’ investment figure is fiction | News Channel 3-12

Fact check: Trump’s ‘$17 trillion’ investment figure is fiction | News Channel 3-12

By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he has secured “$17 trillion” in investment this year – or even more than

Trump’s $17T Investment Claim Faces Skepticism, Scrutiny

President Donald Trump’s economic strategy, which hinges on aggressive tariffs and bold investment commitments, is facing scrutiny as the promised $17 trillion in new investments appears to be significantly overstated. The White House’s own website lists total investments at $8.8 trillion, a figure that includes commitments made during former President Joe Biden’s term, raising questions about the… Source