Donald Trump says he’s brought down costs more than any president in recorded history. From egg prices to gas, groceries to inflation, his recent social media posts paint a picture of economic triumph. But is any of it true? In this deep dive, we break down Trump’s claims one by one—and show you what the actual data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Federal Reserve, and independent economic analysts really says. The truth: U.S. inflation peaked at 9.1% in 2022—and fell to around 2.4% to 2.8% before Trump returned to office in 2025. This wasn’t the result of presidential action. It was driven by: Aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate hikes Recovery in global supply chains Stabilizing energy markets, including historic releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Meanwhile, Trump’s latest proposals—including 200% tariffs on foreign medications and new import restrictions—could raise prices for millions of Americans and risk reigniting inflation, according to experts and the International Monetary Fund. In this video, you’ll learn: The real story behind falling inflation—and who deserves the credit The truth about gas prices, grocery prices, and egg prices What’s still going up: housing, energy, and restaurant costs How Reagan, Obama, and Biden presided over far greater inflation swings than Trump Why spreading misinformation about the economy undermines public trust and democracy The bottom line: Trump inherited an economy where inflation was already falling—and his current policies could actually push costs higher in the months ahead.
Jerrod Zisser:
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