Fact-Checking Trump's Claims on Immigration, Jobs, and Prices
Gas Prices
Trump claimed gasoline prices are significantly down since he took office.
Current average gas price is $3.16, up slightly from Trump's inauguration.
No states report gas prices as low as $1.98.
Egg Prices
Trump asserted egg prices are down 87% since he took office.
Actual price rose to a record high of around $6.23, not a decrease.
Wholesale egg prices have decreased by approximately 52% recently.
Border Crossings
Trump said illegal border crossings are at record lows.
Data confirms lowest crossings since 2000, with 7,181 encounters in March.
Overall seasonal averages indicate the lowest rates since the late 1960s.
Government Savings
Trump praised Doge for saving $150 billion on waste and fraud.
Official estimates point to $160 billion but lack comprehensive evidence.
Some claimed savings appear to be overstated.
Job Creation
Trump claimed 350,000 jobs were created in three months.
Official data indicates 345,000 jobs were added in his first two months.
Biden's previous year saw greater job growth over the same period.