Key Takeaways
- President Donald Trump made numerous false claims during a televised Cabinet meeting, including statements about consumer prices, investment in the US, foreign affairs, public safety, the 2020 election, and his signature domestic policy legislation.
- Trump’s claims about inflation, including the idea that grocery prices are down and that he has stopped inflation in its tracks, are false.
- The President’s assertions about foreign aid, including the claim that Biden gave away $350 billion in aid to Ukraine, are also false.
- Trump’s statements about energy and the environment, such as the claim that China doesn’t have gasoline, are inaccurate.
- The President’s claims about the 2020 election, including the idea that it was "a fake election" and "a rigged election," are false.
Introduction to False Claims
President Donald Trump made numerous false claims during a televised Cabinet meeting, a trend that has become all too familiar. The meeting saw Trump repeat familiar false claims about various topics, including consumer prices, investment in the US, foreign affairs, public safety, the 2020 election, and his signature domestic policy legislation. This article will examine 13 of these inaccurate assertions, plus one that needs context, to provide a clearer understanding of the facts.
Inflation and the Economy
Trump’s claims about inflation are a good place to start. The President repeated his false claim that "grocery prices are down," when in fact, they are up. According to the most recent available Consumer Price Index figures, average grocery prices were up about 2.7% from September 2024, about 1.4% from January 2025, and about 0.3% from August to September. Additionally, Trump’s claim that an executive order he issued on prescription drug prices will "slash drug prices by 200%, 300%, 400%, 500%, 600%, 700%, 800%" is mathematically impossible. If the President were to get companies to reduce the prices of all their drugs to $0, that would be a 100% cut. Trump also falsely claimed that he has stopped inflation in its tracks, when in fact, the year-over-year inflation rate in September was the same as the rate in January, and September was the fifth consecutive month the year-over-year rate had increased.
Foreign Affairs and Investment
Trump’s claims about foreign affairs and investment in the US are also worth examining. The President repeated his false claim that "we’ve secured commitments of over $18 trillion" in investments in the US, when in fact, the White House’s own website says the figure is "9.6 trillion," and even that is a major exaggeration. Trump also made false claims about US aid to Ukraine, stating that Biden gave away $350 billion in aid, when in fact, the US government inspector general overseeing the federal Ukraine response says the US had disbursed about $94 billion as of the end of June 2025. Furthermore, Trump’s claim that he ended eight wars is a clear exaggeration, and his list of supposed wars settled includes conflicts that were not actually wars, such as a diplomatic dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia.
Energy and Environment
Trump’s statements about energy and the environment are also inaccurate. The President claimed that "China doesn’t have gasoline," when in fact, China produced more than four million barrels per day of crude oil in 2024, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Trump also falsely claimed that Biden’s policies would require Americans to own an electric car by 2030, when in fact, Biden’s emissions rules for automakers aimed to have electric vehicles make up 35% to 56% of new passenger vehicles sold in 2032.
The 2020 Election and Crime
Trump’s claims about the 2020 election and crime are also false. The President repeated his lies that the 2020 election was "a fake election" and "a rigged election," when in fact, Trump legitimately lost a free and fair election to Biden. Trump also falsely claimed that Washington, DC, has "no murders," when in fact, there have been homicides in the city since he deployed the National Guard there in August. Additionally, Trump’s claim that his big domestic policy bill includes "no tax on Social Security" is false, as the legislation creates an additional, temporary tax deduction for individuals age 65 and older, but millions of Social Security recipients will continue to pay taxes on their benefits.
Conclusion
In conclusion, President Trump’s false claims during the Cabinet meeting are a cause for concern. The American people deserve accurate information from their leaders, and it is essential to fact-check and correct false statements to ensure a well-informed public. By examining these false claims, we can gain a better understanding of the facts and make more informed decisions. It is crucial to hold leaders accountable for the information they provide and to seek out reliable sources to stay informed about the issues that affect our country.
