President Trump: U.S. is Economic Envy of World

Vice President Mike Pence looks on as President Donald Trump delivers remarks about the economy on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Trump recently praised the United States as the ‘economic envy of the entire world.’
In a White House briefing Friday, the president touted the fastest U.S. economic growth since 2014.
The president said the GDP reached 4.1-percent in the second quarter, adding, the U.S. is on track to the the highest annual growth rate in 13-years.
He also said 3.7 million new jobs have been added since the election, which is a number that was once “unthinkable.”
Additionally, President Trump said the trade deficit has dropped by more than $50 billion .
Finally, Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow praised the economic boom as long-lasting and sustainable.