@realDonaldTrump Household income growth was slower last year than in each of the prior 3 years. 
@realDonaldTrump Talking about the *number* of Americans working is misleading. America has a larger population than ever before too.
It's better to consider the share of American adults employed.
This has risen steadily since 2013 but remains well below record levels.
It's better to consider the share of American adults employed.
This has risen steadily since 2013 but remains well below record levels.
@realDonaldTrump The share of prime-age (25-54 years old) adults employed better describes the trend in how widespread employment is. Check it out.
Similar story. Steady progress since 2012 but well below record levels.
This matters because a larger share of America's population is older now.
Similar story. Steady progress since 2012 but well below record levels.
This matters because a larger share of America's population is older now.
@realDonaldTrump You changed your talking point about the labor market. The underlying trends, not so much.
@realDonaldTrump This chicken may claim it is doing an excellent job driving because it took over the wheel when momentum's going the right direction.
If more than squawking & preening are required, it's dangerous to mistake it for a competent driver.
If more than squawking & preening are required, it's dangerous to mistake it for a competent driver.
