President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in modern history, declaring that the country is 'winning again' while highlighting his record on the economy, immigration and foreign policy. A review of his claims shows a mixed picture, with some figures accurate but others lacking context or overstated.

Inflation has slowed since he returned to office, falling to 2.4 percent in the year to January 2026, though overall prices continue to rise. Grocery costs increased 2.1 percent over the past year, with beef prices up 15 percent despite a recent monthly dip, while egg prices fell sharply. Economists estimate that tariffs introduced in 2025 pushed consumer price inflation higher than it otherwise would have been. Employment reached a record high in raw numbers, but the share of people working edged down slightly and unemployment rose from 4.1 percent to 4.3 percent.

On energy, the national average price for gasoline stood at 2.95 dollars per gallon, with only a handful of stations nationwide offering prices below 2 dollars. Claims of massive new investment total 9.7 trillion dollars on a White House tracker, lower than the figure cited in the speech and including pledges that may not materialize.

Trump repeated assertions about widespread voter fraud, though documented cases remain rare. Border authorities reported no releases of migrants into the country for nine consecutive months, while illegal crossings have fallen significantly compared with early 2024. The president also claimed to have ended eight wars, but several conflicts were brief flare ups or long running disputes, and in some cases the role of the United States in securing peace has been limited or contested.