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Fact-check · Sep 28, 2026 · Donald Trump

“Average salary of $49 These are families that can make over a 100,000”

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What the record shows
No official salary figure published. Mesabi Metallics and White House announcements specify 1,750 permanent jobs and 5,000-6,000 construction jobs but do not state average wages.
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From: President Trump Makes an Announcement, Sep. 28, 2026

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