President Trump claimed several misleading economic statistics in his prime-time address, including that inflation was at its worst since 48 years ago, when it had already fallen to 3 percent. He also overstated the decline in prices for a Thanksgiving turkey and eggs, exaggerated gas prices, and made false claims about investment in the US, citing a record-breaking $18 trillion in new investments.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/us/politics/fact-checking-trumps-economy-address.html