Fact-check · Sep 9, 2026 · Donald Trump
“He passed the largest tax cut in American history”
MISLEADINGSaid in 7 broadcasts
What the record shows
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Trump admin) reduced revenues by ~$1.9T over 10 years (CBO). The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (Bush admin) was ~$1.35T over 10 years. By static revenue loss, TCJA was larger; by some historical measures (e.g., Reagan's 1981 ERTA adjusted for inflation/GDP), comparisons vary. 'Largest in American history' is debatable depending on metric.
From: LIVE: President Trump‘s 2026 Republican Midterm Convention: Day One - 9/9/26
Every time it was said
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