Fact-checkers dispute Trump's claim that prices are falling
The short version
- Trump claimed groceries and food prices are 'all coming down now.'
- Fact-checkers determined prices are mostly rising, contradicting the statement.
- Several news organizations independently reviewed and disputed the claim.
President Trump stated that prices, including food and groceries, are coming down. Fact-checking organizations reviewed the claim and found that prices are mostly increasing rather than decreasing. Multiple outlets published fact-checks disputing Trump's characterization of the current price trend.
Aug 11 19:08 — Published
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01 President Trump said prices are 'all coming down now.' They’re mostly going up. - WBAL-TV Google News — Trump 02 Fact-check: Trump says of prices: 'the food, the groceries, it’s all coming down' - WRAL Google News — Trump