Washington: Several claims made by US President Donald Trump in his recent State of the Union address have been flagged as misleading or false by US media and fact‑checkers. Trump highlighted issues like the economy, employment, energy, crime, and foreign policy, but at least five major claims were contradicted by official data and expert analysis.
Key Claims and Fact-Check
1. Economy and Jobs:
Trump claimed that the US economy is “the fastest-growing in history” and that employment is at record highs. However, government data and experts show that job growth in 2025 was below expectations, and economic growth was overstated.
2. Crime and Immigrants:
Trump stated that a “dangerous immigrant” was responsible for the murder of Arina Jaruska. Investigations revealed that the accused was not an immigrant, making this claim misleading.
3. Electricity Prices:
The president claimed electricity prices have fallen. Government reports, however, show that electricity bills rose in several states over the past year, contradicting his statement.
4. Gas Prices:
Trump said gas prices had fallen to around $1.99 per gallon. In reality, many states still report prices near $4.50 per gallon, making the claim inaccurate.
5. “Stopped 8 Wars” Claim:
Trump claimed he had stopped eight wars in the first months of his term. Analysts point out that US influence was limited to only a few conflicts, and several ongoing wars continue, rendering this statement misleading.
Expert Opinion
US media and independent fact-check organizations said many of Trump’s claims were exaggerated or inconsistent with actual facts. Experts suggest that the speech was aimed at strengthening his political messaging rather than providing fully accurate information.