Trump Lies on CBS 60 Minutes, Spreading 18 False Claims

In a recent interview on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” President Donald Trump made at least 18 false claims, revealing his ongoing pattern of deception. He reiterated the baseless assertion that the 2020 election was stolen from him, a claim consistently debunked by numerous sources. Trump also falsely claimed grocery prices are declining under his presidency, despite evidence showing they have increased significantly. When confronted by CBS host Norah O’Donnell, he insisted inflation was either non-existent or around 2%, contradicting current figures indicating it is around 3%.

Trump’s fabrications extended to his claims about economic investment, asserting that “$17 trillion” is currently being invested in the U.S. This figure is nearly double the government’s already inflated estimate. He also made outrageous statements regarding the impact of U.S. military actions against drug trafficking boats, claiming they lead to the deaths of 25,000 Americans each, a figure dismissed by experts as nonsensical.

Additionally, Trump falsely stated that he has ended “eight wars,” a gross exaggeration that misrepresents numerous ongoing conflicts. He also inaccurately claimed that former President Joe Biden authorized $350 billion in aid to Ukraine, while the actual figure is significantly lower. These statements are just a few examples of Trump’s tendency to twist facts to fit his narrative, undermining trust and accountability.

Despite being challenged, Trump maintained these false narratives, including exaggerating figures surrounding immigration, repeatedly stating that Biden allowed 25 million migrants into the U.S., a number that is dramatically inflated. Trump’s rhetoric continues to blur the line between fact and fiction, further polarizing political discourse.

Finally, the interview highlighted Trump’s ongoing disputes regarding historical facts, including the Insurrection Act. He incorrectly claimed that it had been invoked 28 times, while historical records confirm it has only been employed a total of 30 times throughout U.S. history. Each of these falsehoods chips away at the foundation of informed political dialogue and raises critical questions about the integrity of those in power.