Overview

• President Donald Trump inaccurately claimed that gasoline prices had fallen below $2 per gallon in some states, but AAA data confirms the lowest state average is $2.68, with a national average of $3.17.
• Retail egg prices have risen 5.9% over the past month and more than 60% year-over-year, contradicting Trump’s assertion of a 93–94% price drop.
• Food prices overall increased by 0.4% from last month and 2.4% compared to a year ago, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, despite the president’s claims of declining grocery costs.
• Existing home sales are at their slowest pace since 2009, with a 5.9% decline in March, countering Trump’s suggestion of a strong housing market.
• Independent fact-checkers from Al Jazeera and FactCheck.org highlight the gap between Trump’s statements and verified economic data, emphasizing the importance of accurate information.