The federal minimum wage has not gone up in 16 years. However, a video circulating on social media claims that President Donald Trump raised the minimum wage this month.
"President Trump has just signed a groundbreaking law that will change the lives of millions," a woman's voice on the video says. "Starting the 15th of April, in a completely unexpected move, Trump approved the largest minimum wage in U.S. history.
"As of the 8th of April 2025, no American worker will be allowed to earn less than $25 per hour," the video says, without an explanation for the discrepancy in the dates.
But you can't believe everything you see on social media. Trump has not increased the federal minimum wage, and he has no control over states' minimum wage settings.
When he was still president-elect in December, Trump said he would consider raising the federal minimum wage. But he has made no moves to do so, and his Treasury secretary flatly said no.
During Scott Bessent's Senate confirmation hearing, Sen. Bernie Sanders asked him point-blank if he would work to raise the minimum wage to a living wage.
"I believe that the minimum wage is more of a statewide and regional issue," Bessent replied. When asked again, he said simply, "No, sir."
For some American workers, Trump even lowered the minimum wage.
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