Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Trump's Prescription Drug Site: 88% Savings or 800%?

Episode Date: March 14, 2026

President Trumps TrumpRX initiative, aimed at reducing prescription drug prices, faces skepticism and mockery. Despite highlighting an 800% savings on an inhaler, experts correct the figure to 88.8%. Critics question the sites value, pointing out the $51 price still exceeds the $35 cap set last year. Skeptics remain unconvinced of its real benefits for everyday people. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/61e52d157f43baf3

This is your entertainment update for March 14th. On February 5th, President Donald Trump unveiled Trump R.X, a new government website meant to help people find the lowest prices on prescription, drugs. During the live announcement in Washington, D.C., he highlighted an inhaler dropping from $458 to $51. Trump called that a nearly 800% savings, but experts quickly corrected him, noting the real drop is just 88.8%. The mistake spread fast online, turning into prime material for memes and jokes. Social media users piled on, mocking the math slip and linking it to Trump's past business troubles like casino failures. Many expressed doubt about the site's real value right from the start. Critics dut deeper, pointing out that $51 tops the $35 cap set last year for such inhalers.

They called it more like a hidden markup than true relief. White House officials defended the launch as a game changer for saving. money, with Dr. Mehmet Oz demoing the site live. Still, plenty of skeptics question if it will deliver meaningful help to everyday folks. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Press Play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-Solipillow.com.