SaralnamaCAMPUS NOTICE: Fact check on US worker wage increase. President Trump claimed $500 rise in 2025. White House data shows $546 increase for full-time workers over 6 months. More reliable data from larger sample, including part-time workers, indicates $121 rise. Inflation-adjusted figures show only $26 increase. Experts prefer larger sample data. Trump's statement rated 'Half True' by Politifact. Students, verify claims and consider all data before drawing conclusions. (Updated 6 Sep 2025, 18:19 IST; source: link)
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- CAMPUS NOTICE: Fact check on US worker wage increase
- President Trump claimed $500 rise in 2025
- White House data shows $546 increase for full-time workers over 6 months