At a White House event with Regeneron, Trump justified previous statements of 500%–600% drug price cuts, despite such reductions being mathematically impossible.
Trump argued that citing different percentages helps people understand, while Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. echoed these explanations, referencing a congressional exchange with Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Trump also repeated disputed claims about the Iran war timeline and his 2017 inauguration crowd size, continuing a pattern of controversial numerical assertions in public statements.
What is the 'different calculation' used to claim drug price cuts over 100%, and how does it work?
Will the new TrumpRx platform provide meaningful savings for most Americans compared to existing options like insurance?
What are the long-term risks of linking drug prices to trade tariffs for the U.S. pharmaceutical industry?
How has the extensive use of military assets in the Iran conflict affected America's long-term global defense readiness?
What impact might the nationwide 'No Kings' protests have on public sentiment regarding the ongoing Iran conflict?
With conflicting reports on Iran's military, what is the true strategic impact of the 7-week war on regional stability?