Trump’s 100-Day Speech Fact-Checked on Key Claims \ Newslooks \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ President Donald Trump marked his 100th day back in office with a rally in Michigan, touting several accomplishments. However, numerous claims about gas prices, inflation, and electric vehicles were found to be misleading or false. A fact-check reveals significant exaggerations throughout his speech.
Quick Looks
- Trump falsely claimed gas prices dropped to $1.98; no state has reached that low.
- He exaggerated egg price drops, falsely stating an 87% decline.
- Inflation had already been falling before Trump returned to office.
- Claims about ending a “mandatory” EV rule under Biden were misleading.
- Coal emissions have improved but remain harmful to the environment.
- Trump’s 90-minute Michigan speech resembled a campaign-style event.
- Analysts and federal data contradict several of his economic claims.
- Legal and environmental policies referenced by Trump were overstated or distorted.
Deep Look
Trump’s 100-Day Rally: Campaign-Style Rhetoric Meets Economic Misstatements in Michigan
President Donald Trump marked his 100th day back in office with a fiery speech in Warren, Michigan, that resembled a campaign rally more than a policy address. The 90-minute event was billed as a celebration of his administration’s achievements—but it quickly turned into a platform for political grievances, policy exaggerations, and outright falsehoods, particularly about the economy, inflation, energy, and environmental regulations.
With large screens behind him reading “100 Days of Greatness,” Trump delivered a combative address to supporters in this key Midwestern battleground state. He presented himself as a corrective force to the “failures” of the Biden administration and touted what he described as a rapid economic recovery, a crackdown on environmental regulations, and freedom from federal overreach. However, numerous claims made during the event have since been debunked or challenged by economists, environmental experts, and official federal data.
Let’s take a closer look at the facts behind Trump’s high-profile remarks.
Gas Prices: The $1.98 Myth
Trump said: “Gasoline was almost $4 not so long ago. And now, Mike, we just hit $1.98 in a lot of states.”
Reality: No state in the U.S. has reported average gas prices that low in recent months.
According to AAA, the lowest average price for regular unleaded gas was found in Mississippi at $2.67 per gallon on the day of Trump’s speech. The national average hovered around $3.13. Even in mid-April, when Trump made a similar statement, no state reached the $1.98 threshold.
It’s true that gas prices peaked at $5.01 nationally in June 2022 during President Biden’s tenure amid global energy instability, especially due to the war in Ukraine. But those prices began to fall well before Trump returned to office. They settled around $3.09 by December 2022 and have fluctuated slightly since.
This claim was not only false—it falsely implies credit to Trump for a trend that began prior to his term and misleads on current market conditions.
Egg Prices: Exaggerating Savings
Trump claimed: “Since I took office, the cost of eggs is down 87% now.”
Reality: Retail egg prices have actually increased recently, and even wholesale declines haven’t reached that level.
According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the retail cost of a dozen eggs was $2.07 in September 2023 but had risen to $6.23 by March 2025—a steep increase, not a decrease.
Wholesale prices did drop significantly in March, falling from $8.17 to $2.92—a 64% reduction, not 87%. However, experts like Jada Thompson, an agricultural economist at the University of Arkansas, noted that retail prices often lag behind wholesale trends. Grocery stores don’t always immediately pass on savings to consumers, especially after prior periods of volatility.
Trump’s figure overstates the real impact by at least 23% and ignores the complexity of retail pricing dynamics.
Inflation: Already Declining Before Trump Returned
Trump declared: “We’re ending the inflation nightmare. The worst that we’ve had, probably in the history of our country.”
Reality: Inflation was already trending downward before Trump took office again.
Inflation peaked at 9.1% in June 2022, driven by pandemic disruptions, supply chain issues, and energy market instability. Since then, it has steadily declined, reaching 2.9% in December 2024 and 2.4% as of March 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
While inflation did soar during Biden’s first 18 months, it has not been the worst in U.S. history. Inflation topped 14% in 1980 during the Carter-Reagan transition—making Trump’s historical comparison inaccurate.
Moreover, Trump is crediting his administration for a trend already underway, much like he did with gas prices.
Electric Vehicles: Misrepresenting Biden-Era Policy
Trump claimed: “I terminated Joe Biden’s insane electric vehicle mandate… You were mandated to buy an electric vehicle.”
Reality: No such mandate ever existed.
In April 2023, the EPA proposed stricter emissions standards that could result in electric vehicles making up 67% of new car sales by 2032. However, these were not consumer mandates, nor did they ban gas-powered vehicles. Automakers were given flexibility to comply with emissions goals through a mix of technologies.
The proposed regulation aimed to incentivize EV production, not force consumers to buy them. Trump’s assertion that Americans were being “mandated” to buy EVs is an intentional mischaracterization of a regulatory framework.
Furthermore, the rule has not been terminated—as of March 2025, it remains under review following public comment and industry feedback.
Coal: Cleaner Than Before, But Still a Polluter
Trump said: “We stopped their crusade on coal… Clean, beautiful coal.”
Reality: Coal-fired power has become more efficient, but it’s far from clean.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), emissions per unit of coal-produced electricity have declined due to technology upgrades. However, coal still produces carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, all of which contribute to air pollution, acid rain, and respiratory illnesses.
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has urged dramatic cuts in global coal use to meet climate goals. Even lobbyists for the coal industry, like Scott Segal, admit that while emissions per megawatt are lower, coal cannot be described as “clean” in absolute terms.
Trump’s framing presents an outdated narrative about fossil fuels and ignores the scientific consensus on the role of coal in global warming.
Style Over Substance: A Rally Dressed as a Report
Though the event was promoted as a presidential address, the tone and structure more closely resembled a campaign rally—complete with jabs at opponents, applause lines, and exaggerated victories.
Supporters in attendance responded enthusiastically, but the speech raised concerns among analysts and media observers that Trump is continuing to blur the lines between governance and campaigning.
Critics say this creates a challenging media environment, where policy declarations and political theater are often indistinguishable—making fact-checking and accountability more difficult.
Why These Misstatements Matter
The consistent misrepresentation of facts—from gas prices to environmental regulation—suggests a strategy of narrative control, where reality is reshaped to fit a political brand. While supporters may overlook inaccuracies in favor of ideological alignment, policy experts warn that repeated misinformation undermines trust in public institutions and data.
As the 2026 midterms approach, Trump’s messaging will likely lean even harder into economic populism and regulatory rollback—but it remains to be seen whether voters will prioritize rhetoric over reality.
Final Word
President Trump’s 100-day speech offered red meat to supporters, sweeping declarations of success, and a laundry list of enemies—Biden, the EPA, “woke” regulations, and even eggs. But fact-checks reveal a pattern of distortion, exaggeration, and misinformation, particularly on topics with measurable public impact.
As public discourse continues to be shaped by viral claims and emotional messaging, independent verification of facts remains essential to informed civic engagement.
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