“Fact-Check Me, Bro”
Donald Trump’s 2025 “60 Minutes” interview wasn’t just a media moment—it was a gaslight gala, a stat-stretching spectacle, and a masterclass in misinformation. For over an hour, Trump dropped claims so off-base they made reality look like a distant cousin. Let’s break down the wildest whoppers and why they matter.
💸 “Inflation? What Inflation?”
Trump: “We don’t have inflation. It’s at 2%. Maybe less.” Reality: Inflation was around 3%, and grocery prices were still climbing. Translation: He’s telling folks their wallets are fine while they’re literally watching prices jump at checkout.
🛒 “Grocery Prices Are Dropping Like It’s Hot”
Trump: “Food’s cheaper now.” Reality: Food-at-home prices rose 1.4% from January to September 2025. Translation: That $6 cereal box didn’t get the memo.
☢️ “Everyone’s Testing Nukes—Let’s Join the Party”
Trump: “Other countries are testing nukes. We should too.” Reality: Only North Korea has done actual nuclear test explosions this century. Translation: He’s hyping a global arms race that doesn’t exist.
🚤 “Blowing Up Boats Saves 25,000 Lives”
Trump: “Every drug boat we sink saves 25,000 Americans.” Reality: No data backs this up. It’s a scare stat, not a fact. Translation: Sounds dramatic, but it’s just math cosplay.
🧊 “ICE Was Too Chill—Time for Mass Deportations”
Trump: “We didn’t go far enough. We need mass deportations.” Reality: His first term saw record-high removals. Translation: He’s pretending he was soft to justify going harder.
🗳️ “2020 Was Rigged. Still.”
Trump: “The election was stolen.” Reality: Debunked by courts, audits, and bipartisan officials. Translation: Same old lie, new year.
⚡ “We’re Crushing It on Electricity”
Trump: “We’re producing more electricity than ever.” Reality: True-ish in some regions, but infrastructure issues muddy the picture. Translation: It’s like bragging about your Wi-Fi while half your house has no signal.
🐉 “Biden Let China Run Wild”
Trump: “China got exemptions that hurt us.” Reality: No clear evidence, just vague blame. Translation: Classic scapegoat move.
🧠 The Real Game: Flood the Zone
Trump’s strategy? Overwhelm the audience. Toss out so many claims that fact-checkers can’t keep up. It’s not about truth—it’s about performance, dominance, and distraction.
☢️ Fallout: When Lies Become Wallpaper
The real danger isn’t just the falsehoods—it’s how normal they start to feel. When misinformation becomes the default, truth isn’t just ignored—it’s rebranded as optional.