President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on May 28, 2025, to herald a series of economic and border security victories, claiming border crossings are down 93%, gas prices have hit a four-year low, eggs have dropped $1.80 per dozen, and inflation has fallen to 1.8%. Supporters, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (
@RepLuna), amplified these claims on X, accusing the media of ignoring Trump’s successes. While some metrics show improvement, fact-checks reveal exaggerations, and the media’s coverage—or lack thereof—has sparked heated debate over Trump’s narrative.
Trump’s border crossing claim aligns with U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, reporting a sharp decline in encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border. March 2025 saw 7,181 encounters, down from 140,000 monthly in 2024 under Biden, a roughly 95% drop, per BBC Verify. This stems from Trump’s aggressive policies, including the Alien Enemies Act and cooperation with Mexico, which deployed National Guard troops to curb migration. Posts on X, like
@HerminioRay’s, celebrate this as a “MAGA win,” reflecting strong Republican support.
Gas prices also show a downward trend. AAA data indicates the national average fell to $3.17 per gallon in April 2025, down from $3.64 a year earlier, though not yet at a four-year low, as the Energy Information Administration notes $3.10 as the lowest inflation-adjusted summer average since 2020. Trump’s push for increased oil production under “drill, baby, drill” is credited, but analysts warn his tariffs could reverse gains by raising costs.
The egg price claim, however, is misleading. Trump’s assertion of a $1.80 per dozen drop (roughly 36% from January’s $4.95) contradicts Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing retail egg prices at $6.23 in March, up 25.7% from January. A CNN report notes a 12.7% drop in April, equating to about $0.79 per dozen, far from $1.80. Wholesale prices fell 50% to $3.25, per USDA, but consumer relief lags due to avian flu disruptions. Trump’s claim appears to conflate wholesale and retail figures.
Inflation at 1.8% is also inaccurate. The April Consumer Price Index, per BLS, shows a 2.4% annual rate, down from 2.8% in February, a six-month low but not 1.8%. A White House release claimed inflation hit a four-year low, citing a 0.4% grocery price drop, but economists like Robert Frick warn tariffs could push inflation to 5% by year-end. Bloomberg’s Augusta Saraiva noted April’s tame prices suggest limited tariff pass-through so far.
The charge of media silence is contentious. Outlets like CNN and FactCheck.org have debunked Trump’s egg and gas claims, while Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo praised falling prices. X posts from
@NJDevil1950 and
@cantcancelmimi accuse the media of bias, yet coverage exists, often critical. Trump’s 52% “right track” rating in Rasmussen’s May poll bolsters his narrative, but his +20 Hispanic approval may overshadow economic disputes.
While Trump’s border and gas achievements hold some weight, his egg and inflation claims overstate reality. The media’s response, far from silent, reflects a polarized lens, with supporters seeing vindication and critics demanding accuracy.
