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Fact-Check: Trump’s Claims During CBS Interview Proven False

11/4/2025

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Trump's False Claims

Fact-checking found that six of President Donald Trump's eight claims during the 60 Minutes interview were false.
Trump claimed grocery prices had decreased.
Data show overall food prices have risen.
Trump said the United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country.
The interview followed a $16 million settlement with CBS over a prior editing dispute.

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Trump's Inflation Denial

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in a 60 Minutes interview that there is no inflation and that grocery prices have fallen.
Evidence shows food prices have risen by 1.4% since he took office.
Polls show 72% of Americans view the economy negatively.
President Biden acknowledged inflation but blamed corporations, contrasting with Trump's stance.
Households are spending $1,043 more monthly than in 2021 because of inflation, reflecting ongoing economic dissatisfaction.

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Trump's False Claims

Fact-checking found that six of President Donald Trump's eight claims during the 60 Minutes interview were false.
Trump claimed grocery prices had decreased.
Data show overall food prices have risen.
Trump said the United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country.
The interview followed a $16 million settlement with CBS over a prior editing dispute.

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