Unearthed 2004 Interview Shows Trump Praising Democrats' Economic Record

• Claim In 2004 interview, Trump said "the economy does better under the Democrats than the Republicans."

• Rating True - Trump did make this statement in a 2004 CNN interview with Wolf Blitzer.

• Confirmation CNN transcript and video clips verify Trump made the statement.

• Reaction Trump's past statement is shocking given his current Republican affiliation.

• Verification Snopes fact-checked the statement and additional news outlets covered it.