CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale has set the record straight following a false claim made by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota against former President Donald Trump. During an appearance on “The View” on Monday, Walz alleged that Trump set a record for the most lost manufacturing jobs during his administration. In addition, he took aim at Republican Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, accusing him and Trump of being “venture capitalists” who shipped jobs overseas. However, Dale was quick to correct Walz, stating that his claim was simply not true.
In an interview with “CNN News Central” host Kate Bolduan, Dale firmly asserted, “If you’re going to say something is factual, it should be factual. And this is not. It’s not true that the Trump presidency lost more manufacturing jobs than any other presidency.” He went on to provide statistics that disproved Walz’s claim, highlighting the significant difference in manufacturing job losses under Trump compared to previous presidents.
For example, during George W. Bush’s presidency, there were roughly 4.5 million manufacturing jobs lost, whereas under Trump, the number was only 178,000. Furthermore, Dale pointed out that even though there were job losses during Trump’s term, it was not a record. Other presidents, such as Eisenhower, Ford, and Reagan, had more manufacturing job losses. Therefore, Trump does not hold the record.
Dale also emphasized the importance of providing context when presenting facts. He noted that the majority of Trump’s job losses in the manufacturing sector were a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the pandemic, Trump had actually overseen a gain of 414,000 manufacturing jobs. Dale stated, “So, while it may be true that there were job losses under Trump’s administration, it is essential to consider the unprecedented impact of the pandemic on the economy.”
These inaccurate claims from Walz are not the first to be called into question. Since being announced as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate on Aug. 6, Walz has made several statements that are easily disputed. During the Oct. 1 vice presidential debate against Republican Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, Walz claimed he was in Hong Kong during the June 1989 massacre of protesters in Tiananmen Square. However, this claim has been called into question as it does not align with Walz’s previous whereabouts during the time of the incident.
In an Aug. 7 campaign event, Vance accused Walz of “stolen valor” after the Harris-Walz campaign released a video of Walz discussing gun control. This prompted further scrutiny, with questions arising about the timing of Walz’s 2005 retirement from the Minnesota National Guard in relation to the war in Iraq.
These doubts were fueled by a 2018 Facebook post from retired Army Command Sergeant Major Thomas Behrends, which resurfaced after Walz’s remarks.
It is evident that Walz has a history of making inaccurate statements and claims. However, it is essential to fact-check these statements and provide accurate information, especially when they are directed at former President Trump. Walz’s claim about Trump’s supposed record on manufacturing job losses has been debunked by Dale, highlighting the importance of seeking and presenting the truth in political discourse.
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