Hilsenrath: Trump and Biden share a legacy of outsized, ill-timed debt accumulation
2024 Presidential Election,Economy And Jobs,Deficit,Debt,Joe Biden,Donald Trump
From the Left
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Lean Left
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will take the stage in Atlanta with predictable stories about the American economy from 2017 to 2020 (the Trump Boom!) and 2021 to 2024 (the Biden Recovery!).
But the record isn’t as simple as either will portray. History and data show more blotches than either will admit and a narrative that defies either political agenda. Here is what actually happened to the economy on the respective watches of both men.
Check for Bias
The AI-powered AllSides Bias Checker instantly reveals the bias of a news article. Tap the button to use.
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
Could There Be More Behind Jensen Huang's Resignation Than Extramarital Affairs?
November 15th, 2026
Headline Roundup
Trump, Putin and Xi Plan Historic Three-Way Summit in China
November 14th, 2026
.png)
The Insight
Is America’s homelessness crisis improving?
AllSides Staff
November 13th, 2026
Recommended Reading
Where ‘Blue’ Voters Crossed Partisan Lines During the Midterm Elections
AllSides Staff
November 13th, 2026
More News about 2024 Presidential Election
News from the Left
News from the Center
News from the Right
The ambassador’s farewell warning: You can’t ignore the impact of this war on future US policymakers
The Times of Israel
