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Healthcare · 2026-09-10

U.S. prescription drugs were the cheapest in the world

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Trump said Americans now paid the lowest prescription drug prices anywhere in the world.

Claimed by Donald Trump · Republican midterm convention (editorial paraphrase) · 2026-09-10

What the evidence shows

The fact-check found no evidence for that sweeping global comparison.

What happened next

Assessment reflects the dated source. Reassess when new evidence emerges.

Assessment notes

Claim is an editorial paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked fact-check for the precise words and context.

Last reviewed: 2026-11-03. Assessments can change as evidence develops.