Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump delivered a nearly two-hour speech to Congress, highlighting economic achievements and claiming the US is "winning again," with a focus on inflation, immigration, and ending wars.
- Inflation has slowed since Trump took office, with a 2.4% rise in prices over the past year, down from 3% in Biden's final year; however, some prices like beef have still increased, and Trump's tariffs may have contributed to inflation.
- Gasoline prices nationally average $2.95 per gallon, contradicting Trump's claim that prices are below $2.30 in most states; only Oklahoma approaches this price, and very few stations offer gas under $2 per gallon.
- Employment is at a record high with over
