Donald Trump remains one of the most frequently fact-checked political figures in modern history. His statements on elections, immigration, public health, and foreign policy have repeatedly triggered warnings and corrections across major platforms. Throughout his political career, Trump has criticized these fact-checks, accusing social media companies and independent organizations of bias and censorship. He has often called for the removal of moderation tools and fact-check labels, framing them as political suppression rather than routine enforcement of platform policies.
This backdrop sets the stage for 2025, a year in which Trump’s claims continued to dominate headlines and social media feeds. From exaggerated economic achievements to misleading foreign policy narratives, his statements fueled debates and misinformation cycles worldwide.
In this blog, we highlight the most significant misleading claims by Trump in 2025, as fact-checked by Misbar.
Trump’s Misleading Economic Claims on Prices, Tariffs, Inflation and Migration Numbers
One of the most persistent economic themes in Trump’s 2025 rhetoric was the claim that his administration had reversed an “inflation nightmare” and driven grocery prices down. Misbar’s fact-check of Trump’s March 2025 address to Congress revealed these assertions to be misleading. While inflation peaked at 9.1% in 2022, it had already eased to around 3% by January 2025, before Trump’s policies took effect.
Trump asserted that 21 million people had entered the U.S. illegally under Biden. Misbar’s check shows data indicating around 11 million encounters under Biden (including many rapid expulsions), not 21 million.
Trump also promised that sweeping tariffs—25% on Canada and Mexico, 10% globally, and 60% on China—would curb inflation and “enrich” Americans. Misbar’s analysis explains that tariffs are taxes on imports, and their costs are typically passed on to U.S. importers and consumers, raising domestic prices rather than lowering them. During Trump’s previous term, import duties doubled, and billions in farm aid were required to offset retaliation and market disruption. A heavy tariff approach carries significant internal costs.
Adding to this narrative, Trump repeatedly asserted that egg prices had dropped by 92% since he took office. Misbar’s fact-check shows this claim is demonstrably inaccurate. Drawing on Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, Misbar reported that grocery prices in March 2025 rose approximately 2.41% year-over-year, marking the sharpest annual increase since August 2022. Egg prices also climbed in early 2025, largely due to avian flu supply shocks, not policy changes. This underscores how volatile food categories respond to external factors—such as disease outbreaks, feed costs, and logistics—rather than political talking points.
Trump’s Misleading Claims About Canada’s Economy
Trump also advanced misleading claims related to Canada’s economy, including assertions that U.S. banks are barred from operating in the country while Canadian banks operate freely in the United States. Misbar found this claim to be false. In fact, at least 16 U.S.-based banks operate in Canada through branches or subsidiaries, collectively holding approximately C$113 billion in assets, according to data from the Canadian Bankers Association cited in Misbar’s coverage. Canada’s Bank Act does not prohibit foreign banks; rather, it establishes a regulatory framework governing market access, permissible activities, and supervisory oversight—standard features of a developed financial system.
This banking myth fed into a broader political narrative portraying Canada as nearing economic collapse, often amplified alongside aggressive tariff rhetoric. Misbar’s analysis outlined the actual context: a brief tit-for-tat trade escalation, marked by 25% U.S. tariffs and Canada’s immediate 25% retaliatory measures, followed by partial de-escalation after high-level diplomatic talks. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly dismissed the fentanyl-related justification for the tariffs as “bogus,” while economic analysts questioned the strategic logic behind the pressure campaign. Overall, the “collapse” narrative exaggerated and politicized complex trade disputes, rather than reflecting evidence of systemic macroeconomic distress.
Trump’s Foreign Policy Narratives: Ukraine, Gaza, and South Africa
In remarks from Mar-a-Lago and other appearances, Trump suggested that Ukraine “started” the war and questioned President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s legitimacy. Misbar’s editorial set the record straight: the modern timeline begins with Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, followed by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The narrative blaming Ukraine echoes Kremlin disinformation and collapses the internationally documented chronology of aggression.
In an October 19, 2025, Fox News interview, Trump claimed that Israel had killed 50,000 Hamas members, implying most Gaza casualties were combatants; he also repeated that he had “ended eight wars.” Misbar found the figures highly exaggerated and misleading. Independent tallies and Israel’s internal data cited by Misbar showed far fewer combatant deaths and a high share of civilian casualties. The “eight wars” claim likewise lacked credible substantiation.
During a May 21, 2025, meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump presented printed images to support alleged systematic killings of white farmers. Misbar traced a key burial image to reporting on violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, not South Africa. The attribution reinforced a pre-existing narrative and muddied substantive diplomatic issues.
Trump’s FAA Diversity Hiring Claims
In early 2025, Trump linked a tragic midair collision near Washington, D.C., to the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity hiring programs, alleging that unqualified individuals were recruited under these initiatives. Misbar’s investigation found these claims to be misleading. The FAA’s diversity program, launched during Trump’s first term in 2019, aimed to broaden opportunities for individuals with targeted disabilities but maintained strict qualification and safety standards. There is no evidence connecting the collision to hiring practices. Misbar emphasized that such narratives distort the intent of inclusion policies and exploit public tragedies to advance political talking points.
Overall, these examples show a clear pattern in which complex issues were often presented through misleading or inaccurate claims. In 2025, Donald Trump’s statements continued to spread widely, fueling debate and confusion across economic, foreign policy, and domestic issues.
Misbar’s fact-checks highlight the importance of evidence-based reporting. By relying on verified data, clear timelines, and credible sources, Misbar helped separate facts from political rhetoric. In an environment shaped by viral content and polarized narratives, such verification remains essential to ensure the public can distinguish between claims and reality.
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