Trump Claims Ignorance of US Population; Critics Cite Census Interference
Former President Trump falsely claimed that the U.S. population is unknown, despite readily available census data indicating 331 million residents. This statement arose during a speech boasting about his administration’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing disproportionate U.S. funding compared to China’s contribution. Trump further connected this to concerns about undocumented immigration, stating that the U.S. has “no idea” how many people are entering the country. His assertions contradict official statistics and expert warnings regarding the risks associated with WHO withdrawal.
John Q. Hosedrinker