Trump’s Big Boast Turns Embarrassing After Internet Fact Checks It

President Donald Trump left audiences puzzled last week with yet another grand promise that quickly unraveled during his explanation. While appearing on Fox News, Trump exhibited a questionable understanding of basic math and economics, stating, “We’re gonna be reducing drug costs over the next year, year and a half… by a 1,000%,” followed by an explanation that only heightened the confusion. He stated, “If you think of a $10 pill—it will be raised up from $10 to $20…” indicating a new cost of $20 but describing it incorrectly as a "1000% reduction.” Social media users quickly pointed out the glaring errors in his math, with one commenter questioning, “How do you reduce the price of something by 1000%?” Observers criticized the lack of accountability from Trump's aides, reflecting broader concerns regarding truth in the administration’s assertions. Despite his promises, examples of actual drug price reductions stemming from his executive order remain nonexistent.