FACT FOCUS: Here's a look at the false claims you might hear during tonight's presidential debate
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Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed a failing economy and skyrocketing crime under President Joe Biden. Biden misrepresented inflation and gas prices at the start of his term. Trump falsely claimed his presidency gave the U.S. its 'greatest economy in history.' Trump's pre-pandemic economic growth averaged 2.67%, compared to 4% under Bill Clinton. Trump's unemployment rate was low, but labor force participation rate was higher under Clinton. Trump falsely claimed low inflation and gas prices were due to his policies. Biden falsely claimed gas prices were $5 when he took office. Biden inherited a pandemic economy and job recovery began under Trump. Trump made false claims about migrants emptying prisons and causing crime surge. Violent crime is on the way down and migrants are less likely to commit crimes. Trump falsely claimed crime has skyrocketed since he left office. Violent crime is close to its lowest point in 50 years. Trump falsely claimed he was the real winner of the 2020 election. Biden won with 306 electoral votes and over 7 million more popular votes. Trump's claims of widespread fraud were rejected in courts. Trump falsely claimed mass numbers of noncitizens voted in the election. Noncitizens voting is a felony and audits confirm low numbers of illegal voting. Trump misled about his support for Ukraine and falsely accused Ukraine of election interference. Biden misleadingly took credit for the Quad, which was formed under Trump. Foreign affairs topics in the debate may include conflicts with China, Russia, and Iran, and the strength of U.S. alliances.

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