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Fact-check · Oct 1, 2026 · Donald Trump

“We passed the largest tax cuts in history”

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What the record shows
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Trump admin) was ~$1.5T over 10 years. The 2024 tax legislation extended portions but did not exceed historical magnitude. The Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 (Reagan) was ~$750B nominal; adjusted for inflation and as % of GDP, comparisons vary by methodology.

Claim lacks specificity on time period and comparison basis. 2024 extensions are smaller than 2017 TCJA in absolute terms.

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From: President Trump Participates in a Site Visit, Oct. 1, 2026

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Oct 1, 2026President Trump Participates in a Site Visit, Oct. 1, 2026MISLEADING
Oct 7, 2026President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 7, 2026TRUE

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