Fact Check: Did the Trump administration approve a record 67 new drugs in 2025?

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Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Claim: The Trump administration approved a record 67 new drugs in 2025.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: FDA data shows 69 comparable products were approved in 2024, meaning the 2025 figure was not a record.

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Date: 05/25/2026

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Last Updated on May 25, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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