Fact check: President Trump Gaggles with Press Upon Departure from the White House, Oct. 12, 2026

Donald Trump · October 12, 2026 · 7 min

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FALSEat 3:58
“we set another record today. I think it's 84. So, 84 times in a short period of time, we have the best stock market in history.”
What the data shows: S&P 500 reached approximately 27-30 record highs through late September 2026, with one additional record on October 6, 2026. No independent source documents 84 record highs in 2026.
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FALSEat 3:58
“Everybody's four zero one k is up almost $50,000 since his presidency.”
What the data shows: Fidelity Investments data shows average 401(k) balance increase of $9,454 from Dec. 31, 2024 to March 31, 2026. No age group exceeded approximately $16,000 in gains.
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FALSEat 4:47
“Their inflation now is 301%”
What the data shows: Venezuela's Central Bank reports 465.58% year-on-year inflation as of September 2026; July 2026 was 580%.
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