In the past 13 months, “The typical 401(k) … is up almost $30,000.”
The statement: In the past 13 months, “The typical 401(k) … is up almost $30,000.”
Context
stated on June 23, 2026 in a speech in Macungie, Pennsylvania:
Published finding: Mostly False
The statement contained an element of truth but left a materially inaccurate overall impression.
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