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Trump's $2 Flight Claim Sparks Outrage and Mockery

6/10/2025

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President Donald Trump sparked laughter and disbelief when he claimed flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco cost a mere $2, while slamming California's high-speed rail initiative. In reality, ticket prices soar between $100 and $250. Social media erupted with critics mocking his apparent detachment from reality, with some even questioning his mental fitness.

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President Donald Trump sparked laughter and disbelief when he claimed flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco cost a mere $2, while slamming California's high-speed rail initiative. In reality, ticket prices soar between $100 and $250. Social media erupted with critics mocking his apparent detachment from reality, with some even questioning his mental fitness.