Summary
President Donald Trump promised to lower prices for groceries and electricity during his campaign for a second term. Official data shows that grocery prices have generally increased since he took office, with only some items becoming cheaper. Electricity rates have also gone up, contradicting Trump's campaign promise to significantly reduce them.
Key Facts
- President Trump focused on reducing inflation as a key campaign promise.
- Grocery prices rose by 2.7% in the 12 months ending September 2025, with higher increases for items like coffee and ground beef.
- Tariffs and immigration policies under Trump may have contributed to price increases.
- Some grocery items, such as eggs, butter, and frozen vegetables, decreased in price.
- President Trump promised to cut electricity bills in half, but average residential electricity rates increased from January to August 2025.
- Experts say changes in grocery and electricity prices are influenced by factors beyond Trump's control, including global events and climate issues.
