AP FACT CHECK: Lest old distortions be forgot As he heralded a new year, President Donald Trump closed out the old one with a series of boasts about what he accomplishedPresident Donald Trump speaks during an "Evangelicals for Trump Coalition Launch" at King Jesus International Ministry, Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Miami. WHITE HOUSE: “President Trump’s pro-growth policies have led to an economic boom that is lifting up Americans of all backgrounds.” — news release Tuesday promoting his first three years in office. ———WHITE HOUSE: “President Trump signed the Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act to ensure VA employees are held responsible for poor performance.” — news release Tuesday promoting his first three years in office. ———HEALTH CARETRUMP, retweeting a “Team Trump” claim that his health care policy is working in part because “pre-existing conditions covered." People with preexisting medical problems have health insurance protections because of Obama's health care law, which Trump is trying to dismantle.

Source: ABC News January 04, 2020 16:18 UTC