More or Less: Behind the Stats Donald Trump: 100 days fact-check
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May 3, 2025 
Mike Wendling, BBC's US National Digital Reporter, joins to dissect Donald Trump's claims made during his first 100 days in office. He tackles the controversial issues around rising egg prices and their real causes. Wendling scrutinizes the economic performance, revealing a decline in the stock market amid tariff woes, and evaluates immigration statistics in light of historical data. The discussion also highlights the alarming rise in fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the U.S. and examines the exaggeration of statistics connected to opioid use.
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Trump Rally Atmosphere
- Mike Wendling described the Trump rally as one of the classics.
- The show featured crowd work, dancing, and repeated YMCA music with many red hats.
Egg Price Claims Debunked
- Trump's claim that egg prices dropped 87% is unsubstantiated and appears false.
- Egg prices have dropped from a high during avian flu but only about 50%, and remain high due to producers seeking to recoup lost profits.
Stock Market Performance Reality
- The S&P 500 rose roughly 70% during Trump's first term, less than the claimed 88%.
- In Trump's first 100 days of his second term, the index lost about 7%, its largest 100-day drop since the 1970s.