In a recent televised Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump made several claims that have been previously debunked. As is often the case, many of these assertions revolved around critical topics such as the economy, foreign affairs, and public safety. In this article, we provide a detailed fact-check of 13 of his statements, along with one that requires additional context.
One of the key topics discussed was inflation. Trump reiterated his false claim that "grocery prices are down." However, current data from the Consumer Price Index indicates that grocery prices have actually increased by approximately 2.7% from September 2024 and about 1.4% since January 2025, the month he resumed office.
Trump also claimed that an executive order he issued would "slash prescription drug prices" by outrageous percentages ranging from 200% to 900%. However, such reductions are mathematically impossible. A 100% cut would mean drug prices drop to zero, making Trump's assertions unrealistic.
Regarding inflation under his administration, Trump claimed, "Since last January, we've stopped inflation in its tracks." This statement is misleading as the year-over-year inflation rate remained steady at 3.0% in September, the same rate as in January. Notably, this was the fifth consecutive month where the inflation rate had increased.
In another misstatement, Trump said he inherited "the worst inflation in history." In reality, he took office with a 3.0% inflation rate. While inflation did hit a 40-year high under President Joe Biden in June 2022, it did not surpass historical records set during the Jimmy Carter administration.
Trump made the claim that "we've secured commitments of over $18 trillion" in new investments in the United States. This figure is vastly inflated; the White House's own data cites a figure closer to $9.6 trillion, which itself is an exaggeration based on vague investment pledges.
On gas prices, he stated, "We're now at about $2.50 a gallon." While some states have lower averages, the national average is nearly $3.00 per gallon, indicating that his statement is misleading.
Addressing foreign aid, Trump inaccurately claimed that "Biden gave away $350 billion" to Ukraine. In fact, as of June 2025, the U.S. had disbursed about $94 billion in aid, with a German think tank estimating the total at around $133 billion.
Trump also stated, "we ended eight wars," which is an exaggeration. His list includes conflicts that were not actually wars and some that were unresolved during his presidency.
In defending military actions, Trump claimed that striking drug boats could save "25,000 lives." However, this figure lacks credible evidence and is deemed "absurd" by experts in the public health field.
Trump made another erroneous claim about energy, stating, "China doesn’t have gasoline." In reality, China produces over four million barrels of crude oil daily, far less than the U.S. production of over 13 million barrels per day.
In discussing electric vehicles, Trump falsely asserted that "by 2030, everybody had to own an electric car." While the Biden administration aims to increase the production of electric cars, there are no mandates requiring citizens to abandon gas-powered vehicles.
Concerning the 2020 election, Trump repeated his unfounded assertions that it was "a fake election" and "a rigged election." It is essential to note that he lost a fair election to Biden.
Finally, Trump falsely claimed that Washington, D.C. currently has "no murders," despite a recent attack on National Guard troops and ongoing homicide cases in the area.
In conclusion, President Trump's recent statements during the Cabinet meeting included numerous inaccuracies and exaggerations. It is crucial for the public to critically evaluate such claims and rely on verified data for a clear understanding of these important issues.