Trump’s First 100 Days: Fact-Checking the Claims on Jobs, Gas Prices, Border Crossings, and Egg Costs
At a rally in Michigan, President Donald Trump boldly declared his administration's first 100 days as the "most successful in U.S. history." He pointed to falling fuel prices, major job gains, reduced illegal immigration, and drastic savings by Elon Musk’s government efficiency agency. But how accurate are these claims?
Let’s break down the facts.
1. Are Gas Prices Really "Down by a Lot"?
Trump said gas prices have significantly dropped since he returned to office. However, data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) paints a more modest picture.
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Gas Price Then: $3.12 per gallon
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Gas Price Now: $3.16 per gallon
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Claimed Price ($1.98): No state has recorded such a low average. The cheapest is still above $2.67.
🔍 Verdict: Misleading. Prices have remained fairly stable, not significantly reduced.
2. Trump Claimed Egg Prices Dropped 87% — Is That True?
Egg prices have been a hot topic due to the bird flu outbreak. Trump claimed an 87% decrease.
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Retail Price When Trump Took Office: ~$4.95/dozen
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Wholesale Price Now: ~$3.15/dozen
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Actual Decrease: ~52% (wholesale)
🔍 Verdict: False. The claimed 87% drop isn’t supported by data, and retail prices remain high.
3. Are Border Crossings at Record Lows?
Trump claimed illegal border crossings are at historic lows—and this one checks out.
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March 2025: 7,181 recorded encounters (lowest since 2000)
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March 2024 (under Biden): ~140,000 encounters
🔍 Verdict: Mostly True. While the numbers are the lowest in decades, experts caution against calling it “all-time” low due to limited earlier data.
4. Did Elon Musk’s Agency Save $150 Billion?
Trump praised Musk’s DOGE agency (Department of Government Efficiency) for saving over $150 billion.
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Reported Savings: $160 billion total
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Verified/Itemized Savings: Only ~$32.5 billion backed with receipts
🔍 Verdict: Partially True. While DOGE reports large savings, much of the total lacks documented proof.
5. 350,000 Jobs Created in 3 Months?
Trump claimed the economy added 350,000 jobs during his first three months. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms 345,000 jobs were added during that period.
🔍 Verdict: True. However, last year under Biden, the same period saw 468,000 jobs added.
Trump also mentioned that native-born Americans are benefiting more than foreign-born workers — which is currently accurate, though not unprecedented.