The media keeps calling Trump a liar but here are the facts.
President Donald Trump sparked headlines Friday after celebrating a wave of positive economic indicators, declaring on Truth Social: “Gas prices have dipped below $2 a gallon for the first time in years. Food costs—including eggs—are falling, energy is more affordable, mortgage rates are easing, job numbers remain strong, and billions in tariff revenue continue to boost the economy.”
The statement quickly drew pushback from analysts at GasBuddy, a fuel price tracking firm. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis, told NewsNation:
“We don’t have any data showing stations under $2 per gallon today.”
According to GasBuddy’s latest report, the lowest gas price nationwide was $2.63 in Mississippi, with AAA listing the national average at $3.18 per gallon.
Media Debates Prices—But Americans Feel the Difference at the Pump
While critics quibble over averages, many drivers—particularly in lower-tax states—are seeing real savings on fuel and everyday expenses. Americans over 50, who remember far steeper price hikes under past administrations, know firsthand that Trump’s energy policies are making an impact.
What the media often ignores is Trump’s aggressive pursuit of energy independence, including his executive order in January to open up more federal lands and offshore zones for drilling. These efforts aim to reduce America’s reliance on foreign oil and put control back in American hands.
Trump’s Tariffs and Trade Strategy Deliver Revenue and Relief
Contrary to the predictions of mainstream economists, Trump’s “America First” trade strategy has funneled billions in tariff revenue back into the economy. While the liberal press feared rising costs, tariffs on foreign competitors have actually helped lower prices for American consumers in key sectors like energy, manufacturing, and agriculture.
Meanwhile, Trump’s developing relationship with Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney could influence oil imports and stabilize prices further, especially in fuel-dependent regions like the Midwest and New England.
Bottom Line: Leadership Matters
Even as media outlets attempt to downplay Trump’s economic progress, the facts speak for themselves. Employment remains strong, inflation is easing, and Americans are starting to feel real relief—from the grocery aisle to the gas station.
With bold leadership and a renewed focus on U.S. energy dominance, President Trump is once again proving that common-sense policies can deliver results where globalist bureaucracies have failed.