Trump claimed that the US job market was better than it actually was and that the unemployment rate could be reduced to zero with just "one phone call".

The US unemployment rate hit a four-year high of 4.6% in November, yet Trump argued that he could bring it to zero with just "a phone call." Analysts point out that this blatant disregard for public perception is putting him at great risk. Questioning the validity of official data could undermine the government's crucial role in helping businesses make informed hiring decisions. Trump's claim that the US job market is better than it actually is could raise doubts about his credibility, especially on the economy, his most vulnerable issue in the midterm elections. (Jinshi)