A Flashy Chart Hiding a Frail Recovery The Biden years were a gut punch for the working class, no question—wages went up on paper, but inflation made sure nobody felt the gain. Now the Trump administration wants credit for a slight uptick in real wages, claiming a 1.7% annualized increase over the first five months of his return to the Oval Office. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called it historic. The White House is pushing it hard through official channels and social media. But don’t be fooled: this isn’t a comeback—it’s a sleight of hand. The Numbers They Want You to See Let’s get into the data they do want you to see. Average hourly earnings for production and nonsupervisory workers—typically…
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