Des Moines, Iowa – In a recent statement, President Donald Trump claimed that gas prices had dropped to $1.98 per gallon in certain states, but fact-checking reveals that this is not the case. CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins found that the average gas price in the two states with the lowest prices, Mississippi and Tennessee, was actually $2.70 per gallon. The national average stood at about $3.17 per gallon on the same day, as reported by AAA. GasBuddy, a gas price tracking firm, confirmed that no gas stations were selling gasoline for under $2 per gallon.
Despite the claims made by the White House, there is no evidence to support Trump’s statements. Spokesperson Harrison Fields urged reporters to check gas prices in “Middle America,” where prices were not as low as the president suggested. While the administration insists that gas prices are at “record lows,” experts like Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy argue otherwise, noting that current prices are far from the record lows.
In addition to the misinformation about gas prices, Trump also stated that the price of eggs had dropped by 92%, another claim that does not align with reality. Data from the Consumer Price Index showed that the cost of Grade A eggs in the U.S. had actually reached a record high of $6.23 per dozen last month, up from $5.81 per dozen when Trump took office. Furthermore, the president’s assertion that his tariffs were generating $2 billion per day in revenue has been contradicted by the federal agency responsible for collecting the tariffs, which reported only $500 million collected since April 5.
These inaccuracies in the president’s statements highlight the importance of fact-checking and verifying information before accepting it as true. As the country grapples with economic challenges and policy decisions, it is crucial to rely on accurate and reliable sources for information. The discrepancies in Trump’s claims serve as a reminder of the need for transparency and accountability in public discourse.