DETROIT, MICHIGAN January 13, 2026 –
President Donald Trump delivered an optimistic assessment of the U.S. economy during a speech in Detroit, claiming his administration has achieved “almost no inflation and super high growth” just 11 months into his second term.
Speaking at an event focused on economic policy, Trump contrasted his administration’s performance with that of his predecessor, stating: “Joe Biden gave us a colossal stagflation catastrophe, but my administration rapidly and very decisively ended that.”
He emphasized that the country has now reached “the exact opposite of stagflation,” declaring: “We have quickly achieved almost no inflation and super high growth. So we have the highest growth we’ve ever had. Think of that—the highest growth we’ve ever had.”
Trump highlighted fresh economic data announced that day, noting core inflation over the past three months stood at just 1.6%. He also pointed to strong GDP figures, saying the numbers were “smashing expectations” with the fastest growth “for this country in many years.” The president projected fourth-quarter GDP growth at 5.4%, adding that this figure was achieved “despite the Democrat shutdown where we lost at least one and a half points.”
The White House shared a clip of the remarks on X (formerly Twitter), captioning it: “THE HIGHEST GROWTH WE’VE EVER HAD 🇺🇸📈.” The post quickly garnered thousands of likes and views.
Recent economic reports have shown robust growth, with third-quarter 2025 GDP expanding at an annualized 4.3% rate—the fastest pace in two years—according to Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Analysts attribute part of the surge to deregulation, tax policies, and recovering consumer spending under the Trump administration.
Critics, however, have questioned some claims, pointing to ongoing challenges in manufacturing and rising national debt. Supporters praise the low inflation and wage gains as evidence of a booming “Golden Age” economy, as referenced in the White House’s current messaging.
The Detroit speech is part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to promote its economic agenda ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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