Trump Slammed for Wild Drug Price Claims That Defy Math

President Donald Trump is facing fierce criticism after claiming he would slash drug prices by more than 1,000%. The statement, made Tuesday at a Republican fundraiser, was quickly mocked across social media.

Trump began by echoing a common concern among Democrats and Republicans: prescription drug costs in the U.S. are too high. But the solution he proposed raised eyebrows.

“We’re going to lower drug prices. Not 30%, not 50%. We’ll cut them 1,000%, 600%, 1,500%,” Trump declared.

Critics jumped in to correct the math. Cutting a price by 100% makes a product free. Anything beyond that would mean the company pays customers to take the drug—a financial impossibility.

Users on X (formerly Twitter) even turned to Grok, the platform’s AI chatbot, for clarification. Grok labeled the numbers “mathematically impossible,” “hyperbolic,” and “total bullshit.”

Despite the backlash, Trump doubled down. He claimed he could convince pharmaceutical companies to lower prices using what he called “a certain talent.”

He also referenced an executive order signed in May. The policy invokes “most-favored nation” pricing, meaning drug companies would charge Americans no more than they charge patients abroad.

Still, the order lacks clear details. At least one pharmaceutical executive noted that talks with the White House are still underway and may take time.

At the event, Trump repeated his inflated promises:

“We’ll bring prices down by 1,000%, 1,200%, 1,400%—not just 30%.”

Critics say such figures aren’t just unrealistic—they’re misleading. The backlash continued online, with many questioning Trump’s understanding of basic math.

As the 2026 elections approach, Trump’s comments are likely to remain in the spotlight.

Source: The Huff Post