Trump’s chat with Musk on X

In a recent two-hour discussion on X, Donald Trump and Elon Musk covered a range of topics.

Here are some key points:

Sea Level Rise:
- Trump claimed that the biggest threat isn’t global warming and that sea levels would rise only one eighth of an inch over the next 400 years.
- Fact Check: Climate projections indicate that sea levels have already risen by nearly 4.8mm per year (0.19in) between 2014 and 2023. The magnitude of future rises remains uncertain, but estimates suggest a likely range of 0.28 to 1.01m by 2100¹.
Illegal Immigration:
- Trump mentioned that 20 million people have crossed the US border during President Biden’s term.
- Fact Check: While official data shows increased encounters with illegal migrants (over 10 million since January 2021), it doesn’t necessarily mean successful entries. The numbers are higher than during Trump’s administration but not in the millions per month¹.
Inflation and Bacon Prices:
- Trump claimed that inflation is the worst in 100 years and that bacon costs four or five times more than before.
- Fact Check: Inflation has increased, but the bacon price claim is exaggerated. Specific figures weren’t provided, but it’s not five times more expensive¹.