Fact Check: Did the Trump administration approve a record 91 new generic drugs in 2025?

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Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Claim: The Trump administration approved a record 91 new generic drugs in 2025.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: FDA data shows there were 107 first-time generic drug approvals in 2022, so the 91 approvals in 2025 did not set a record.

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Date: 05/23/2026

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Last Updated on May 23, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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