Trump’s Claims on Economy and Immigration: A Fact-Check on Recent Rally Statements

President Trump's speech at a Michigan rally included a series of claims about economic success and immigration statistics. Our fact-checking examines the accuracy of statements regarding gas prices, egg costs, border crossings, and job creation, revealing discrepancies and context behind the numbers.

At a recent rally in Michigan, President Donald Trump declared that he had achieved "the most successful first 100 days of any administration in the history of our country." This bold claim was accompanied by assertions related to gas prices, egg costs, job creation, and illegal immigration. We fact-checked these statements to provide clarity on their accuracy.

Trump asserted that “gasoline prices are down by a lot” since he took office. However, data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) shows that the average price for a gallon of regular gas as of 29 April was $3.16, marginally higher than the $3.125 recorded on Inauguration Day. While he mentioned that gas prices "just hit $1.98 in a lot of states," there is no substantiation of prices this low; as of the latest data, no state recorded an average below $2.67.

On the topic of egg prices, Trump claimed a drastic 87% decrease, stating, “the cost of eggs is down 87%." This is inaccurate. The price of a dozen large Grade A eggs was approximately $4.95 when he took office and peaked at around $6.23 in March due to a bird flu outbreak. Though wholesale prices have seen a decline of about 52%, this does not translate to the claimed consumer price reduction.

Regarding immigration, Trump mentioned historic lows in illegal border crossings. He cited recent data showing 7,181 encounters in March and 8,346 in February, the lowest monthly figures recorded since 2000. However, experts note that while these numbers represent significant decreases compared to the previous year, they reflect trends that suggest a return to levels not seen since the late 1960s, rather than “all-time” lows.

Additionally, Trump touted savings of over $150 billion attributed to the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), which lacks transparency and verification for many savings claims. Less than 40% of the reported savings have been fully documented.

Lastly, Trump stated that 350,000 jobs were created within his first three months in office. While this figure aligns with government statistics, it is crucial to compare it with similar metrics from previous administrations, where job growth under President Biden reached 468,000 in the same timeframe.

These evaluations indicate a mix of accurate and misleading information presented by the President, highlighting the need for careful interpretation of economic data and immigration policies in assessing the administration's performance.