Summary
President Donald Trump delivered his longest State of the Union address, focusing on the economy, immigration, and international affairs. The speech included claims about inflation rates, gas prices, employment figures, investments, and election integrity. Many of these claims were fact-checked, showing a mix of accuracy and exaggeration.
Key Facts
- The address was the longest State of the Union in decades, lasting one hour and 47 minutes.
- Trump addressed the economy, stating inflation has slowed, with specific mentions of beef and egg price changes.
- Economists have suggested that Trump's tariffs in 2025 increased inflation slightly.
- Gas prices vary by state, with few stations offering prices below $2 per gallon.
- Employment is at a record high, with over 158 million people working, due to the growing population.
- Trump claimed $18 trillion in foreign investment, but available data show $9.7 trillion documented.
- He repeated concerns about election integrity, calling for stricter voter ID laws.
