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Trump's Drug Price Cuts: Delays Expected Despite Promise

5/17/2025

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On May 11, President Trump unveiled an ambitious executive order to slash U.S. prescription drug prices by 30% to 80%. Yet, experts caution that real savings could be delayed for months or even years, as procedural hurdles loom. Immediate relief seems distant, with Congress likely needing to step in for lasting change. The claim has been rated Mostly False.

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On May 11, President Trump unveiled an ambitious executive order to slash U.S. prescription drug prices by 30% to 80%. Yet, experts caution that real savings could be delayed for months or even years, as procedural hurdles loom. Immediate relief seems distant, with Congress likely needing to step in for lasting change. The claim has been rated Mostly False.