Fact Check Trump Presidential Address: Claims clash with administration’s own data

President Donald Trump’s upbeat description of the country’s progress Wednesday contrasted with the reality facing many Americans and with some of his own administration’s statistics. Here’s a fact check of his presidential address.

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President Trump spoke about his administration's "accomplishments" over the past 11 months. 

Trump promises economic boom, touts immigration policies during prime-time address

President Donald Trump touted his administration's immigration policies and blamed his predecessors for making life "unaffordable," to commence his address.

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation for editing his Jan. 6 speech

The lawsuit alleges that the news organization combined parts of President Donald Trump’s speech on Jan. 6, 2021, claiming that his words were “misrepresented."

Trump on Rob Reiner: Republicans react to president's comment

Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.

New photos from Epstein's estate show Trump, Bill Clinton and more

House Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate and called the images "disturbing." They include President Trump, former President Bill Clinton and other high-profile men.

Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers

On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.

What Trump's $12 billion farmer bailout package could mean for grocery prices

The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.

Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says

Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.

Marjorie Taylor Greene links rise in threats to Trump’s public criticism

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has received a surge of threats in recent weeks, claiming the volume intensified after she announced she would resign from Congress.

2025 Kennedy Center honorees: Trump hosts 48th annual ceremony

President Donald Trump hosted Sunday night's 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a president has hosted the event.

NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped

NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.

US President Donald Trump receives inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Final Draw

President Donald J. Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the World Cup 2026 Final Draw in Washington, D.C., becoming the first recipient of the new global honor created by FIFA to recognize leadership in advancing peace.

President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree

The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.