Summary
President Trump delivered a speech highlighting various achievements and making several claims about the U.S. economy and immigration. Some of these claims were inaccurate or overstated, such as the number of migrants entering the U.S., inflation rates, and gas prices.
Key Facts
- President Trump stated he "inherited a mess" since returning to office.
- The U.S. Customs and Border Protection recorded fewer than 11 million migrant encounters under President Biden, contrary to Trump's claim of 25 million.
- Trump mentioned 11,888 "murderers" entering the country, but this number includes historical cases over 40 years.
- Government data showed inflation rose 3% over the past 12 months, despite Trump's claim of stopping inflation.
- Trump said gas prices fell to $1.99 per gallon in several states, but the national average was $2.94.
- Trump claimed $18 trillion in new investments, but official figures show $9.6 trillion in investment announcements.
- Gasoline prices below $2 per gallon were found only at certain individual gas stations, not statewide averages.
