The Truth About Kamala Harris and Joe Biden’s Economy: What Trump and Vance Don’t Want You to Know

I have taken the time to research and write this essay because I feel it is important that people vote on the facts instead of lies. I find it reprehensible that Donald Trump and J.D. Vance are basing a major part of their presidential campaign on an outright lie.

Trump and Vance have been repeatedly claiming that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have destroyed the economy. They’ve told this lie so often that a significant number of people—Republicans, some Democrats, and even some Independents—believe it. We've seen this tactic from Trump before. He takes a complex topic vulnerable to misinterpretation, amplifies it through an echo chamber, and repeats the lie until people begin to accept it as truth. Trump used this same strategy when he spent seven years falsely claiming that Barack Obama wasn’t born in the United States. He knew it was untrue but went ahead anyway, deliberately misleading Americans and the world. Now, he's doing it again with the economy.

Kamala Harris’s Laugh: A Bizarre Target

Before diving into the economic lies being spread, let’s briefly touch on Kamala Harris's laugh. For some reason, Trump and Vance think mocking her laugh is a winning strategy. I find her laugh engaging, delightful, and inviting—it's a breath of fresh air in today's political climate. Her positive approval rating of +1.3%, compared to Trump’s -9.5% and Vance’s -10.3%, might even suggest that people appreciate her authenticity. Harris’s ability to connect with people likely contributes to her economic vision resonating with voters.

A Proven Track Record, Not "Nothing"

There’s also the claim that Kamala Harris has done nothing in the last three and a half years. This is another blatant lie. While she isn't the president—Joe Biden holds the power to sign bills into law—Harris has still played a crucial role in shaping Biden’s economic policies and future plans. And let's be honest, her resume speaks volumes. She worked her way up to vice president, a position that only a handful of people have ever achieved. She’s been a Senator, a District Attorney, and has excelled in every role. Whether you like her or not, her trajectory has always been one of moving forward and upward, a testament to her competence and success.

Accomplishments of the Biden-Harris Administration

When we look at the economic achievements of the Biden-Harris administration, it becomes clear that the narrative that they've "destroyed the economy" is simply untrue. In fact, their administration has been responsible for several monumental successes.

1. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

The Biden-Harris economic policies spearheaded the IIJA, a landmark achievement that will create millions of high-paying jobs over the next decade. Already, more than 100,000 projects have launched across the U.S., creating over one million jobs for architects, city planners, construction workers, designers, manufacturers, and more. This is a massive economic boost. Local businesses like manufacturing plants, restaurants, and coffee shops are benefiting as well. This achievement is one of the biggest economic wins in the last century, surpassing anything Trump accomplished during his presidency. Trump’s inability to enact a comparable infrastructure plan highlights the stark difference in their economic visions.

2. Handling of Inflation

In 2020, economists warned that the world, not just the U.S., would face high inflation and potentially a recession after the pandemic. It was widely accepted that this would happen regardless of who became president. Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration's economic strategies, the U.S. experienced a lower inflation rate compared to many other countries. While U.S. inflation peaked at 9.1% in 2022, other parts of the world faced inflation rates as high as 25%, 40%, 75%, and even 200%. In addition, average income in the U.S. rose by 4.8%, helping mitigate the impact of inflation. Despite the global inflation crisis, the U.S. economy remained resilient, and the country avoided a recession—another significant victory for Biden and Harris’s economic policies.

Trump vs. Biden: The Real Economic Record

Let’s not forget that Trump was handed a strong economy when he became president. It was already on an upward trajectory. Yet, his tax cuts, which disproportionately benefitted the wealthy, added $4 trillion to the U.S. deficit. Compare this to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, who inherited a broken economy with a downward trajectory. The Biden-Harris administration managed to turn things around, reduce the deficit, and achieve a lower unemployment rate than Trump. The stock market has also performed better under Biden than it did during Trump’s time in office.

Facts Matter

At the end of the day, facts matter. The notion that inflation is solely the fault of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is factually incorrect. Trump is trying to win votes through deception, banking on the idea that repeating a lie will make it stick. But the economic facts speak for themselves: the Biden-Harris administration has done more to repair and strengthen the U.S. economy than Trump ever did. Honesty should be a minimum expectation from our politicians, and voters deserve to know the truth when deciding who will lead the country.

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Bullet Point Highlights:

• Trump and Vance's claims that Biden and Harris destroyed the economy are false.
• Kamala Harris’s laugh and personality contribute to her positive approval rating.
• Harris’s career trajectory demonstrates her success in public service, contrary to claims of inaction.
• The Biden-Harris administration passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which has already created over one million high-paying jobs.
• Despite global inflation pressures, Biden-Harris economic policies kept U.S. inflation lower than many other countries.
• Under Biden and Harris, the U.S. avoided a recession, reduced the deficit, and saw better stock market performance than under Trump.
• Trump inherited a strong economy, while Biden and Harris inherited a broken one and worked to reverse its decline.

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With Sincerity, RHC ❤️