How The Trump Economy Measures Up

This chart pack shows how the Trump economy compares with that of prior presidents going back to Jimmy Carter in the 1970s, at the same point in each presidential term. Moody's Analytics provides the data.

How The Rankings Break Down

Compared with prior presidential terms since 1977, Trump 2 ranks 8th out of 13 overall. Here's how that overall rank is derived from six underlying economic metrics — and how every term stacks up.

Reporting: Rick Newman – The Pinpoint Press · Visuals: David Foster Graphics · View on Flourish