In many ways this is the greatest economy in the HISTORY of America and the best time EVER to look for a job!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018

Neither of these statements is anywhere close to true. In fact, there was lower unemployment, higher economic growth, and faster growing wages at many points during the last half century.

One big reason: more workers belonged to unions. https://t.co/nSG1f3QCd1

— Chris Lu (@ChrisLu44) June 4, 2018