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In a recent Fox News interview on August 4, 2026, Donald Trump claimed that prices are “all coming down now. The food, the groceries, it’s all coming down.” (politifact.com)
However, this assertion is misleading. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that, as of July 2026, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food at home had increased by 2.3% over the past 12 months. Similarly, the overall CPI, which measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services, rose by 3.1% in the same period. These figures suggest that, contrary to Trump’s statement, food and grocery prices have not been decreasing but have continued to rise, albeit at a slower rate compared to previous years.
This is not the first time Trump has made inaccurate claims regarding economic indicators. For instance, in a speech in Georgia on July 22, 2026, he stated, “They caught thousands of votes in New Jersey where illegal aliens were allowed to vote. Thousands and thousands.” This claim was also rated as Mostly False by PolitiFact, as there is no substantial evidence to support the assertion of widespread illegal voting by non-citizens in New Jersey. (politifact.com)
Such statements contribute to a pattern of misinformation that can mislead the public about the state of the economy and the integrity of the electoral process. It is crucial for public figures to base their statements on verified data to maintain public trust and informed discourse.