Trump Trumpets Economy: 'Business Is Looking Better Than Ever'

President Donald Trump on Thursday took to Twitter to trumpet his success in delivering an economy that just witnessed the Dow climb to a record level.

Business is looking better than ever with business enthusiasm at record levels. Stock Market at an all-time high. That doesn't just happen!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 3, 2017

I am continuing to get rid of costly and unnecessary regulations. Much work left to do but effect will be great! Business & jobs will grow.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 3, 2017

The Dow eclipsed 22,000 for the first time Wednesday, part of an 11 percent increase thus far in 2017.