If you ever watched an interview and thought “Wait — did he just say that?” — that’s the vibe I got when I read about the many misleading claims in the Donald Trump interview on 60 Minutes. My friend Sarah was asking me about it last week: “Which 18 Trump claims were false?” So here’s a clear, simple summary of what he said and why many fact‑checkers say they’re wrong.
What’s going on with the 60 Minutes interview
The interview with Trump aired on “60 Minutes” and covered a lot — the economy, inflation, immigration, foreign policy and more. But fact‑checkers found at least 18 statements made by Trump that didn’t match the facts.
I’ll walk you through a few of the major ones so you can see what the issues are.
Key false claims Trump made
Here are some of the main claims and why they’re flagged as false or misleading.
1. “Grocery prices are going down”
Trump said that grocery prices are declining. But data shows grocery prices are up, both compared to last year and since he returned to office. He compared it to something like: claiming your phone bill is going down, while you’re actually getting bigger bills each month.
Honestly, the first time I tried tracking something like this I was totally lost.
2. “We have no inflation … we’re down to 2% or even less”
He claimed inflation is gone or almost gone. But the actual year‑over‑year inflation rate was around 3% in September. So saying “2% or less” is simply not correct.
But what happens when you base policy decisions on wrong numbers? It can lead to bad surprises.
3. “I inherited record worst inflation in the history of our country”
He said he got the “worst inflation in the history” from the previous administration. The truth: while inflation had spiked under Biden, it is not the worst ever. For example, during Jimmy Carter’s term inflation was much higher cumulatively.
Pretty cool to know how it stacks up against history, right?
4. “$17 trillion being invested in the US right now”
Trump claimed "$17 trillion" of investment is currently flowing into the U.S. That number is far higher than the official numbers. The White House’s own stated number for major announcements was ~$8.9 trillion.
Think of it like saying you have 17,000 rupees in your wallet when you really only have 9,000 — that’s a big difference.
5. “Every one of those drug‑boats kills 25,000 Americans”
On boats targeted in the Caribbean that the U.S. struck, Trump said each kills ~25,000 Americans in drugs. The math doesn’t add up: total U.S. overdose deaths in 2024 were around 82,000. So attributing tens of thousands per boat is clearly false.
6. “Some recent presidents used the Insurrection Act ‘28 times’”
He claimed that some presidents invoked the Insurrection Act of 1807 28 times. In fact, no president in modern times has done so nearly that many times; the total uses of the act or its precursor in U.S. history is 30.
It’s like saying “my school has 50 fire drills every year,” when you really only had 4.
7. “I ended eight wars”
He listed eight conflicts he claimed to have ended during his presidency. But some of those weren’t wars, or they’re still ongoing. The number “eight” is an exaggeration.
It’s like calling every minor argument with a friend a full‑blown war and then saying you ended eight of them — a stretch.
8. “$350 billion in aid to Ukraine”
Trump said that Joe Biden gave $350 billion in aid to Ukraine. The actual data: as of June 2025, about $94 billion had been disbursed by the U.S. government for Ukraine.
Imagine someone saying they gave 35,000 rupees to charity but they actually gave 9,400 — big difference.
9. “25 million migrants were allowed into the country under Biden”
He claimed “25 million” people entered the U.S. under Biden. Official recorded encounters were under 11 million, even before counting “gotaways”.
That’s like saying 25 candies entered the jar when actually only 10 did.
10. Foreign countries are emptying prisons and sending their worst to the U.S.
Trump said “very smart” foreign leaders release prisoners, drug‑dealers, welfare‑people and send them into the U.S. There's no evidence that countries are doing that.
This is like claiming your neighbour purposely sends all their broken stuff to dump in your backyard — without any proof.
11. He said “We have no inflation” again
We already covered this in #2 but he repeated it. When a claim is repeated but false, it still counts.
12. He said grocery prices are down again
Again a repeat of claim #1, but its recurrence adds weight to its inaccuracy.
13. “It was a rigged and stolen 2020 election”
Trump repeated that the 2020 election was stolen. Major investigations and courts found no evidence of widespread fraud sufficient to overturn the result.
Imagine losing a race fairly and then trying to convince people someone rigged it when the race officials found no proof.
14. His version of the impeachment story
He told a version of the 2019 impeachment of him that involves a taped call and Pelosi being angry, which doesn’t line up with evidence. There was no known tape of the call.
It’s like telling your teacher you saw the proof, but there’s no video or picture to back it up.
15. He claimed the Presidential Records Act let him keep official records
He said that law allowed him to have documents after he left office. The law actually says all presidential records belong to the U.S. government when the term ends.
It’s like claiming you can keep your rental car after the lease ends — contrary to the contract.
16. He said Democrats asked for $1.5 trillion to give welfare to people here illegally
He misrepresented what Democrats wanted in the budget process. It wasn’t about giving welfare to undocumented people; it was about broader funding issues.
It’s like saying your sibling asked for money to buy candy for strangers, when actually they asked for money to fix their bike and help the family.
17. He claimed his idea of letting AI companies generate their own power was original
He said the idea of letting companies make their own electricity for data centers was his idea “which nobody, frankly, had thought of.” But others were already doing it and studying it before his claim.
That’s like claiming you invented the sandwich when people were already eating them.
18. He claimed China and other countries pay U.S. tariffs
He repeated the claim that China and other nations pay the tariffs he imposed. In reality, U.S. importers pay them and many of the costs are passed to U.S. consumers.
It’s similar to saying “Your friend paid for your lunch,” when actually you paid, but the waiter took it from your friend’s card and charged you later.
Why this matters
When leaders make such claims, it affects how we understand big issues like the economy, immigration, war and democracy. If we accept wrong numbers or misleading stories, we can’t make good decisions — whether as voters or citizens.
And if you hear something that sounds surprising, it’s worth asking: Where’s the proof? Just like I asked when I first read some of these claims and was completely lost.
What you can do
Next time you see a bold claim — big number, big effect — pause. Ask:
Where did this number come from?
What do independent fact‑checkers say?
Does it match what official data show?
Let this be your simple rule of thumb.
FAQs
Q: What does “false claim” mean in the interview?
A false claim is when someone says something that doesn’t match the best available facts or evidence. In the interview, these are statements by Trump that fact‑checkers found to be untrue or misleading.
Q: Why exactly “18” false claims?
Because multiple reviewers counted at least 18 distinct statements in the interview that didn’t hold up under scrutiny. The number comes from fact‑checking summaries.
Q: Does that mean everything he said was false?
No. Some parts may be accurate or partially true. The count of 18 refers to specific claims that were flagged as false. Others might be opinion, incomplete, or outside the scope of that count.
Q: Who checks if a claim is false?
Independent fact‑checking organizations, media analysts, and sometimes government or research institutions compare the claim to data, records and context. They try to see if numbers match, if evidence backs the claim, or if context is missing.
Q: Can a false claim affect real people?
Yes. If someone bases a vote, a policy decision, or belief on wrong information, it can lead to bad outcomes — higher costs, wrong priorities or unfair treatment. Being informed helps avoid that.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. The content summarizes fact-checks and public reporting on statements made during Donald Trump’s 60 Minutes interview. While we strive for accuracy, readers should verify information through original sources and trusted news outlets. Opinions expressed here are not legal advice and reflect only the reporting and fact-checking cited.
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Thomas Hardy
If you ever watched an interview and thought “Wait — did he just say that?” — that’s the vibe I got when I read about the many misleading claims in the Donald Trump interview on 60 Minutes. My friend Sarah was asking me about it last week: “Which 18 Trump claims were false?” So here’s a clear, simple summary of what he said and why many fact‑checkers say they’re wrong.
What’s going on with the 60 Minutes interview
The interview with Trump aired on “60 Minutes” and covered a lot — the economy, inflation, immigration, foreign policy and more. But fact‑checkers found at least 18 statements made by Trump that didn’t match the facts.
I’ll walk you through a few of the major ones so you can see what the issues are.
Key false claims Trump made
Here are some of the main claims and why they’re flagged as false or misleading.
1. “Grocery prices are going down”
Trump said that grocery prices are declining. But data shows grocery prices are up, both compared to last year and since he returned to office. He compared it to something like: claiming your phone bill is going down, while you’re actually getting bigger bills each month.
Honestly, the first time I tried tracking something like this I was totally lost.
2. “We have no inflation … we’re down to 2% or even less”
He claimed inflation is gone or almost gone. But the actual year‑over‑year inflation rate was around 3% in September. So saying “2% or less” is simply not correct.
But what happens when you base policy decisions on wrong numbers? It can lead to bad surprises.
3. “I inherited record worst inflation in the history of our country”
He said he got the “worst inflation in the history” from the previous administration. The truth: while inflation had spiked under Biden, it is not the worst ever. For example, during Jimmy Carter’s term inflation was much higher cumulatively.
Pretty cool to know how it stacks up against history, right?
4. “$17 trillion being invested in the US right now”
Trump claimed "$17 trillion" of investment is currently flowing into the U.S. That number is far higher than the official numbers. The White House’s own stated number for major announcements was ~$8.9 trillion.
Think of it like saying you have 17,000 rupees in your wallet when you really only have 9,000 — that’s a big difference.
5. “Every one of those drug‑boats kills 25,000 Americans”
On boats targeted in the Caribbean that the U.S. struck, Trump said each kills ~25,000 Americans in drugs. The math doesn’t add up: total U.S. overdose deaths in 2024 were around 82,000. So attributing tens of thousands per boat is clearly false.
6. “Some recent presidents used the Insurrection Act ‘28 times’”
He claimed that some presidents invoked the Insurrection Act of 1807 28 times. In fact, no president in modern times has done so nearly that many times; the total uses of the act or its precursor in U.S. history is 30.
It’s like saying “my school has 50 fire drills every year,” when you really only had 4.
7. “I ended eight wars”
He listed eight conflicts he claimed to have ended during his presidency. But some of those weren’t wars, or they’re still ongoing. The number “eight” is an exaggeration.
It’s like calling every minor argument with a friend a full‑blown war and then saying you ended eight of them — a stretch.
8. “$350 billion in aid to Ukraine”
Trump said that Joe Biden gave $350 billion in aid to Ukraine. The actual data: as of June 2025, about $94 billion had been disbursed by the U.S. government for Ukraine.
Imagine someone saying they gave 35,000 rupees to charity but they actually gave 9,400 — big difference.
9. “25 million migrants were allowed into the country under Biden”
He claimed “25 million” people entered the U.S. under Biden. Official recorded encounters were under 11 million, even before counting “gotaways”.
That’s like saying 25 candies entered the jar when actually only 10 did.
10. Foreign countries are emptying prisons and sending their worst to the U.S.
Trump said “very smart” foreign leaders release prisoners, drug‑dealers, welfare‑people and send them into the U.S. There's no evidence that countries are doing that.
This is like claiming your neighbour purposely sends all their broken stuff to dump in your backyard — without any proof.
11. He said “We have no inflation” again
We already covered this in #2 but he repeated it. When a claim is repeated but false, it still counts.
12. He said grocery prices are down again
Again a repeat of claim #1, but its recurrence adds weight to its inaccuracy.
13. “It was a rigged and stolen 2020 election”
Trump repeated that the 2020 election was stolen. Major investigations and courts found no evidence of widespread fraud sufficient to overturn the result.
Imagine losing a race fairly and then trying to convince people someone rigged it when the race officials found no proof.
14. His version of the impeachment story
He told a version of the 2019 impeachment of him that involves a taped call and Pelosi being angry, which doesn’t line up with evidence. There was no known tape of the call.
It’s like telling your teacher you saw the proof, but there’s no video or picture to back it up.
15. He claimed the Presidential Records Act let him keep official records
He said that law allowed him to have documents after he left office. The law actually says all presidential records belong to the U.S. government when the term ends.
It’s like claiming you can keep your rental car after the lease ends — contrary to the contract.
16. He said Democrats asked for $1.5 trillion to give welfare to people here illegally
He misrepresented what Democrats wanted in the budget process. It wasn’t about giving welfare to undocumented people; it was about broader funding issues.
It’s like saying your sibling asked for money to buy candy for strangers, when actually they asked for money to fix their bike and help the family.
17. He claimed his idea of letting AI companies generate their own power was original
He said the idea of letting companies make their own electricity for data centers was his idea “which nobody, frankly, had thought of.” But others were already doing it and studying it before his claim.
That’s like claiming you invented the sandwich when people were already eating them.
18. He claimed China and other countries pay U.S. tariffs
He repeated the claim that China and other nations pay the tariffs he imposed. In reality, U.S. importers pay them and many of the costs are passed to U.S. consumers.
It’s similar to saying “Your friend paid for your lunch,” when actually you paid, but the waiter took it from your friend’s card and charged you later.
Why this matters
When leaders make such claims, it affects how we understand big issues like the economy, immigration, war and democracy. If we accept wrong numbers or misleading stories, we can’t make good decisions — whether as voters or citizens.
And if you hear something that sounds surprising, it’s worth asking: Where’s the proof? Just like I asked when I first read some of these claims and was completely lost.
What you can do
Next time you see a bold claim — big number, big effect — pause. Ask:
Where did this number come from?
What do independent fact‑checkers say?
Does it match what official data show?
Let this be your simple rule of thumb.
FAQs
Q: What does “false claim” mean in the interview?
A false claim is when someone says something that doesn’t match the best available facts or evidence. In the interview, these are statements by Trump that fact‑checkers found to be untrue or misleading.
Q: Why exactly “18” false claims?
Because multiple reviewers counted at least 18 distinct statements in the interview that didn’t hold up under scrutiny. The number comes from fact‑checking summaries.
Q: Does that mean everything he said was false?
No. Some parts may be accurate or partially true. The count of 18 refers to specific claims that were flagged as false. Others might be opinion, incomplete, or outside the scope of that count.
Q: Who checks if a claim is false?
Independent fact‑checking organizations, media analysts, and sometimes government or research institutions compare the claim to data, records and context. They try to see if numbers match, if evidence backs the claim, or if context is missing.
Q: Can a false claim affect real people?
Yes. If someone bases a vote, a policy decision, or belief on wrong information, it can lead to bad outcomes — higher costs, wrong priorities or unfair treatment. Being informed helps avoid that.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. The content summarizes fact-checks and public reporting on statements made during Donald Trump’s 60 Minutes interview. While we strive for accuracy, readers should verify information through original sources and trusted news outlets. Opinions expressed here are not legal advice and reflect only the reporting and fact-checking cited.
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