Donald J. Trump: "RT: https://truthsocial.com/users/realDonaldTrump/statuses/117246836238536386" – Trump's Truth
Trump's Truth – Latest Posts — 2026-09-10 07:52:00 — www.trumpstruth.org
In a recent Truth Social post, President Donald Trump claimed that Democratic-led “blue states” are being abandoned by wealthy individuals and corporations, potentially turning into “ghettos of the future.” (thedailybeast.com)
This assertion revives a term he had largely abandoned since 2016, often criticized for its racial connotations. Trump cited an article from the conservative site Just the News to support his claims, noting high-profile corporate relocations from states like California and New York to Republican-led states such as Texas and Florida. (thedailybeast.com)
However, data contradicts this narrative. Despite some companies and residents leaving, California has maintained strong economic growth, becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy, while New York led the nation in GDP per capita in 2024. Although blue states experienced population losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, those trends reversed by 2023–2024. Census data also showed that affordability, not taxes, was the main driver behind moves. (thedailybeast.com)
Additionally, the article reveals Trump attempted to secretly prevent DOJ investigations into his family’s taxes, a deal a federal judge invalidated as fraudulent. (thedailybeast.com)
This statement is part of a pattern where President Trump has made claims that are not supported by available data, raising concerns about the accuracy of his public statements.