President Donald Trump recently addressed a joint session of Congress, touting several initiatives from his first six weeks in office. However, many of his comments contained false or misleading information. A closer examination of the facts reveals several instances where Trump oversimplified complex data and provided incorrect statistics.
One notable example is Trump’s statement that Border Patrol apprehended 8,326 people on the US-Mexico border last month, claiming it was the lowest ever recorded. In reality, average monthly arrests in the 1960s were significantly lower. February marked a low arrest total in decades, but not by far.
Trump also falsely stated that over 21 million people entered the US illegally under President Biden. While there were over 10.8 million arrests for illegal crossings from Mexico during this period, it’s essential to note that these numbers represent apprehensions, not people. Additionally, Trump made a claim about tariffs causing economic growth and claiming Social Security payments went to people aged 100 and above, which have been debunked by experts.
Furthermore, Trump’s statement about inheriting an “economic catastrophe” is also incorrect. The economy has grown steadily since mid-2023, with inflation-adjusted incomes increasing and inflation decreasing from its peak in 2022.
The article concludes that it’s essential to fact-check Trump’s claims to ensure accurate information and provide clarity on complex issues affecting the nation.
Source: https://www.mississippifreepress.org/fact-checking-trumps-address-to-a-joint-session-of-congress