Trump falsely claims 'regime change' in Iran and 'no inflation' in economy during national address

In a prime-time address to the nation on April 1, 2026, President Trump made multiple false claims about the Iran war and U.S. economy. He falsely claimed to have achieved 'regime change' in Iran after killing senior leaders, despite the Islamic Republic's government remaining in power with harder-line successors. Trump also incorrectly stated the U.S. has 'no inflation,' contradicting Labor Department data showing consumer prices up 2.4% in February 2026, above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. He further claimed to have turned a 'dead and crippled' economy into the 'strongest in history' despite lower economic growth than before his second term. The speech came amid soaring gas prices and persistent inflation following military escalation in the Middle East.

"We have no inflation and achieved regime change in Iran" — Prime-time national address on April 1, 2026, discussing Iran military operations and economic conditions