For all of 2017 U.S. GDP grew by 2.3%. This is slightly below the 2.2% average #GDP growth during Obama's 2nd term, and below the 2.6% and 2.9% growth rates of i2014 and 2015. Yet according to Trump the economy was a disaster under Obama, but is booming under his administration!
— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) January 26, 2018
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