Trump's State of the Union address sparks controversy as CNN exposes multiple exaggerations or inaccuracies. What is the truth?

Trump claimed several achievements in his State of the Union address, including tariffs being paid by foreign countries, gasoline prices below $2.30 per gallon, securing $18 trillion in investments, and passing the largest tax cut in history. However, CNN pointed out that these claims are either exaggerated or inaccurate. For instance, tariffs are actually paid by U.S. importers and passed on to consumers, gasoline prices have not fallen below $2.30, investment figures are inflated, and the tax cuts are not the largest in history.

Are tariffs paid by foreign countries rather than the American people?

Trump: Foreign countries are footing the bill for my tariff policy.

CNN fact-check: Tariffs are paid by U.S. importers, not foreign countries, and these importers typically pass on part of the cost to consumers.

Gasoline below $2.30?

Trump: Gasoline prices in most states are now below $2.30 per gallon.

CNN fact-check: According to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA), no state had an average gasoline price below $2.37 per gallon on Tuesday.

$18 trillion in investments?

Trump: Since taking office, I have secured $18 trillion in investments for the United States.

CNN fact-check: The White House website shows that the amount of "major investment announcements" during Trump's term was "9.7 trillion US dollars," and even the figure of 9.7...

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