“Through our war on fraud, we have already reduced your Medicare premiums by $132 per year, which is a record.”

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CredMeter Fact Check Verdict

Fact Check Performed On October 4, 2026

OUTRIGHT LIE

The standard Medicare Part B premium rose from $185.00 in 2025 to $202.90 in 2026, an increase of $17.90 a month, or about $215 a year, not a $132 annual cut. CNN reported that increase as the largest in four years.

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