President Trump pledged to cut drug prices significantly, claiming reductions of up to 1400%. He discussed negotiating with foreign countries to raise their drug prices to achieve this, threatening to block their car sales in the US. His mathematical claims raised confusion and skepticism on social media, with users questioning the validity of his numbers and expressing disbelief over his understanding of economics. The remarks underscored the president's aggressive stance toward pharmaceuticals and international negotiations.
President Trump vowed to reduce drug prices by as much as 1400%, a number which would require drug companies to pay Americans to take them. He stated, "We will have reduced drug prices by 1000%. By 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 700, 600. Not 30 or 40 or 50%, but numbers the likes of which you've never even dreamed of before." Trump emphasized the need for other countries to raise their drug prices and declared his capability to influence foreign car sales if they don't agree to his conditions.
He stated, "And if the countries don't, then as an example, if it's Europe, I'll say, That's okay, you're no longer allowed to sell cars in America. You're no longer allowed to have Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen or any of the other many cars, and they will say, Oh, I love the idea of lower drug prices for America."
Social media users reacted, highlighting the absurdity of the math. One user commented, "As someone who graduated from first grade, this is not how numbers work," reflecting skepticism about Trump's numerical assertions.
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