Did Trump Raise Minimum Wage to $25?
Viral videos say Trump made the wage $25/hour. Let’s find out the truth.
Viral videos say Trump made the wage $25/hour. Let’s find out the truth.
The Viral Claim
Social media posts claim Trump raised the minimum wage. But they give no proof.
Social media posts claim Trump raised the minimum wage. But they give no proof.
What’s the Real Federal Minimum Wage?
It’s $7.25/hour. That hasn’t changed since 2009.
It’s $7.25/hour. That hasn’t changed since 2009.
Did Trump Change It?
No. Trump never signed a law to raise the federal wage.
No. Trump never signed a law to raise the federal wage.
Where Did $25 Come From?
The videos twist clips, add fake text, or take quotes out of context.
The videos twist clips, add fake text, or take quotes out of context.
Did Any States Raise It?
Yes, some states raised wages. But it had nothing to do with Trump.
Yes, some states raised wages. But it had nothing to do with Trump.
What Did Trump Say?
He talked about jobs—but never pushed for higher wages.
He talked about jobs—but never pushed for higher wages.
What About President Biden?
Biden supports $15/hour. But it’s not a law for all workers yet.
Biden supports $15/hour. But it’s not a law for all workers yet.
The Truth: No $25 Wage
Trump did not raise the wage. It’s still $7.25/hour across most of the U.S.
Trump did not raise the wage. It’s still $7.25/hour across most of the U.S.
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