https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-raises-eyebrows-as-he-claims-us-has-best-poverty-numbersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-raises-eyebrows-as-he-claims-us-has-best-poverty-numbershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-raises-eyebrows-as-he-claims-us-has-best-poverty-numbers#u89477Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:46:15 +0000US President Donald Trump has claimed that America has the 'best poverty numbers' or 'best poverty numbers in history', sparking confusion and skepticism. The US Census Bureau reported a poverty rate of 10.2% last year, which is a historic low. However, experts warn that this data may not reflect recent federal policy changes. Trump's comments have left critics baffled, with some questioning the accuracy of his claims.Why it mattersThe poverty rate in the US has been a contentious issue, with Trump's administration touting economic growth and low unemployment rate