Trump Repeatedly Falsifies Gas Prices Across Multiple States

President Donald Trump has repeatedly made false claims that gasoline prices have fallen to $1.98 or $1.99 per gallon in multiple states, including a recent assertion that five states have gas under $2. However, data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) and GasBuddy contradict his statements, showing the lowest average gas price is about $2.71 per gallon in Mississippi, with the national average around $3.17 to $3.18. These inaccuracies have been fact-checked and widely debunked by various news outlets such as CNN, The New Republic, and others, highlighting a pattern of misleading statements by Trump regarding fuel costs. Despite the incorrect claims, gas prices are noted to be at their lowest Fourth of July weekend levels in four years, though still significantly higher than Trump's stated figures. Some oil executives report that market volatility, influenced by Trump's policies and tariffs, has discouraged new drilling, contributing to fluctuations in domestic energy production. Trump's remarks during a visit to Florida, including comments at a makeshift immigration detention center called 'Alligator Alcatraz,' have sparked criticism and social media backlash for spreading misinformation.