A recent rally in Michigan saw President Trump tout what he believes to be an extraordinary first 100 days in office, stating it has been "the most successful first 100 days of any administration in the history of our country, according to many, many people." Yet, various claims from his address have come under scrutiny, prompting independent fact-checking to assess their accuracy.
Trump's First 100 Days: Fact-Checking Key Claims from His Michigan Rally
Trump's First 100 Days: Fact-Checking Key Claims from His Michigan Rally
In a Michigan rally, Trump declared his first 100 days as the "most successful" ever, prompting a fact-check on major claims.
One notable assertion made by Trump was that gasoline prices have fallen significantly since his administration took office. He stated that the average price of gas in the U.S. is now just $3.16 per gallon. However, data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) reveals that this figure has barely risen since he became president, as it was $3.125 on his first day in office. Furthermore, Trump's claim that gas prices have dropped to as low as $1.98 in several states lacks supporting evidence, with no state reporting such low averages currently.
Trump's comments on egg prices were also misleading. He stated that the cost of eggs had decreased by 87% since he took office. In reality, the average price of a dozen large Grade A eggs was around $4.95 when he entered the presidency, peaking at about $6.23 due to an ongoing bird flu crisis. The White House has pointed to wholesale prices dropping by 52% as a form of justification, but this does not align with his claim regarding consumer prices.
Trump further asserted that his administration has achieved record-low illegal border crossings, citing the most recent monthly figures as evidence. Indeed, the numbers for March and February show illegal crossings were at their lowest since 2000, contrasting sharply to last year's figures under Biden, which peaked into the hundreds of thousands per month. While this supports Trump's point, an analysis by the Migration Policy Institute indicates that this year's crossings are the lowest in decades, not of all time.
In his speech, Trump acknowledged the supposed savings made by the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), claiming they saved over $150 billion from waste, fraud, and abuse. While the advisory body does report significant savings, many of these figures remain inadequately substantiated, according to federal contract experts, whose analysis raises doubts about the reliability of those claims.
Trump's job creation claim of 350,000 jobs in his initial three months was established by figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, and while it is accurate, it pales in comparison to the 468,000 jobs created during the same period last year under the Biden administration. He also noted that, for the first time in a long time, job growth for native-born Americans has outpaced that of foreign workers, a statement that holds true but is not a unique characteristic of his administration.
As his 100 days in office are subject to evaluation, fact-checking efforts highlight discrepancies in the claims made by President Trump during his address. The reality often contrasts sharply with the narrative presented at his rally.
Trump's comments on egg prices were also misleading. He stated that the cost of eggs had decreased by 87% since he took office. In reality, the average price of a dozen large Grade A eggs was around $4.95 when he entered the presidency, peaking at about $6.23 due to an ongoing bird flu crisis. The White House has pointed to wholesale prices dropping by 52% as a form of justification, but this does not align with his claim regarding consumer prices.
Trump further asserted that his administration has achieved record-low illegal border crossings, citing the most recent monthly figures as evidence. Indeed, the numbers for March and February show illegal crossings were at their lowest since 2000, contrasting sharply to last year's figures under Biden, which peaked into the hundreds of thousands per month. While this supports Trump's point, an analysis by the Migration Policy Institute indicates that this year's crossings are the lowest in decades, not of all time.
In his speech, Trump acknowledged the supposed savings made by the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), claiming they saved over $150 billion from waste, fraud, and abuse. While the advisory body does report significant savings, many of these figures remain inadequately substantiated, according to federal contract experts, whose analysis raises doubts about the reliability of those claims.
Trump's job creation claim of 350,000 jobs in his initial three months was established by figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, and while it is accurate, it pales in comparison to the 468,000 jobs created during the same period last year under the Biden administration. He also noted that, for the first time in a long time, job growth for native-born Americans has outpaced that of foreign workers, a statement that holds true but is not a unique characteristic of his administration.
As his 100 days in office are subject to evaluation, fact-checking efforts highlight discrepancies in the claims made by President Trump during his address. The reality often contrasts sharply with the narrative presented at his rally.
