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Healthcare · 2026-09-01

Drug prices fell by 300% to 700%

False

Trump described drug-price differences or reductions in the range of 300% to 700%.

Claimed by Donald Trump · September 2026 midterm convention speech (editorial paraphrase) · 2026-09-01

What the evidence shows

FactCheck.org explained that a price cannot fall more than 100% without becoming negative; such figures misuse percentage language.

What happened next

Assessment based on the linked FactCheck.org reporting.

Assessment notes

Editorial paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Where an exact speech date is uncertain, the month is used as a placeholder; consult the linked report for the precise original statement.

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