Trump says stock market is setting records as investors see America "winning"
President Trump linked recent market highs to investor confidence in the United States and called the period the "Golden Age of America."
Fact Check
Multiple independent same-day sources, including news outlet CGTN Europe and several Trump-post-tracking accounts, reproduce the identical Truth Social post dated August 4, 2026 (4:38 PM ET), all referencing the original truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump source. The post explicitly states the stock market is at an all-time high and 'setting Record after Record because Investors know America is WINNING,' and calls it 'the GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA' — precisely matching the claim. The wording and attribution are consistent across all sources.
Summary
President Trump said the stock market is "setting record after record because investors know America is winning," framing the rally as a sign of investor confidence in the United States. He also described the current period as the "Golden Age of America." The remarks present rising equity prices as a political and economic signal, a common argument from leaders who cite market strength as evidence of growth sentiment and business optimism.
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