September 2025

“Whatever happened to the very highly overrated David Letterman, whose ratings were never very good, either. He looks like hell, but at least he knew when to quit. LOSER!!!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social post asserts that David Letterman was “very highly overrated,” had poor ratings, and offers personal insults. These claims are contradicted by extensive evidence: Letterman had a celebrated 33-year career, set records for longevity, influenced many prominent hosts, and frequently achieved strong ratings and industry acclaim. His show’s ratings regularly topped […]

“Whatever happened to the very highly overrated David Letterman, whose ratings were never very good, either. He looks like hell, but at least he knew when to quit. LOSER!!!” @realDonaldTrump 1 Read More »

“The Republican Party wants, very badly, a Convention for the 2026 Midterm Election. We will have one at the highest level. It will be both fun, and very productive. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The post accurately reports that the Republican Party is planning a convention ahead of the 2026 midterm election, an unprecedented move confirmed by Donald Trump’s public announcement on September 16, 2025, via Truth Social. The statement that Republicans “want very badly” such a convention and intend it to be “fun and very productive”

“The Republican Party wants, very badly, a Convention for the 2026 Midterm Election. We will have one at the highest level. It will be both fun, and very productive. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” @realDonaldTrump 10 Read More »

“On my Orders, the Secretary of War ordered a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization conducting narcotrafficking in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was trafficking illicit narcotics, and was transiting along a known narcotrafficking passage enroute to poison Americans. The strike killed 3 male narcoterrorists aboard the vessel, which was in international waters. No U.S. Forces were harmed in this strike. STOP SELLING FENTANYL, NARCOTICS, AND ILLEGAL DRUGS IN AMERICA, AND COMMITTING VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM AGAINST AMERICANS!!!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The post references a real U.S. military strike conducted in September 2025 targeting a drug trafficking vessel in international waters, resulting in three deaths, with no U.S. forces harmed. The targeted group, Tren de Aragua, was correctly designated as a terrorist organization earlier that year. The accuracy of the events—strike, location, casualties, and

“On my Orders, the Secretary of War ordered a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization conducting narcotrafficking in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was trafficking illicit narcotics, and was transiting along a known narcotrafficking passage enroute to poison Americans. The strike killed 3 male narcoterrorists aboard the vessel, which was in international waters. No U.S. Forces were harmed in this strike. STOP SELLING FENTANYL, NARCOTICS, AND ILLEGAL DRUGS IN AMERICA, AND COMMITTING VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM AGAINST AMERICANS!!!” @realDonaldTrump 8 Read More »

“I am pleased to host President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, of Turkey, at the White House on September 25th.” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The post claims President Trump will host President Erdogan at the White House on September 25 and asserts progress on major trade and military deals. Official Turkish sources and recent reporting show Erdogan’s U.S. visit centers on the UN General Assembly in New York from September 21-24, with no scheduled trip to Washington.

“I am pleased to host President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, of Turkey, at the White House on September 25th.” @realDonaldTrump 4 Read More »

“I just completed a very productive call with President Xi of China. We made progress on many very important issues including Trade, Fentanyl, the need to bring the War between Russia and Ukraine to an end, and the approval of the TikTok Deal. I also agreed with President Xi that we would meet at the APEC Summit in South Korea, that I would go to China in the early part of next year, and that President Xi would, likewise, come to the United States at an appropriate time. The call was a very good one, we will be speaking again by phone, appreciate the TikTok approval, and both look forward to meeting at APEC!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The post accurately reflects statements made by Donald Trump on his social media platform on September 19, 2025, following a confirmed call with President Xi Jinping of China. Multiple reputable media outlets reported on the call and the subjects discussed: TikTok, trade, fentanyl, diplomatic meetings, and Ukraine. The claim about a TikTok deal

“I just completed a very productive call with President Xi of China. We made progress on many very important issues including Trade, Fentanyl, the need to bring the War between Russia and Ukraine to an end, and the approval of the TikTok Deal. I also agreed with President Xi that we would meet at the APEC Summit in South Korea, that I would go to China in the early part of next year, and that President Xi would, likewise, come to the United States at an appropriate time. The call was a very good one, we will be speaking again by phone, appreciate the TikTok approval, and both look forward to meeting at APEC!” @realDonaldTrump 7 Read More »

“On 27 August, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point reinstalled the nearly 20ft canvas portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the West Point Library on campus. The painting hung in the library for 70 years before it was ordered to be removed, as part of the Naming Commission in 2022 to take down items that commemorate or memorialize the Confederacy.” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The post accurately states that the US Military Academy at West Point reinstalled a nearly 20-foot canvas portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in the campus library, which had originally hung there for about 70 years before being removed in 2022. The reported date on the post (August 27) differs slightly from

“On 27 August, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point reinstalled the nearly 20ft canvas portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the West Point Library on campus. The painting hung in the library for 70 years before it was ordered to be removed, as part of the Naming Commission in 2022 to take down items that commemorate or memorialize the Confederacy.” @realDonaldTrump 9 Read More »

“Does Ilhan Omar know these people? Are they from her wonderfully managed Home Country of Somalia?” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The post directed at Rep. Ilhan Omar implies an association between her and unspecified individuals, combined with a derogatory reference to Somalia as her “wonderfully managed Home Country.” There is no evidence provided to support any specific accusation or factual connection between Omar and any particular group or incident. The language aligns with

“Does Ilhan Omar know these people? Are they from her wonderfully managed Home Country of Somalia?” @realDonaldTrump 1 Read More »

“Our Raid on Chicago Illegals??? MAKE CHICAGO GREAT AGAIN!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social post stating “Our Raid on Chicago Illegals MAKE CHICAGO GREAT AGAIN” is broadly factual regarding the existence of a large-scale immigration enforcement operation (Operation Midway Blitz) in Chicago beginning September 2025. These coordinated ICE operations do constitute what is commonly referred to as “raids” targeting undocumented immigrants, reportedly focusing on

“Our Raid on Chicago Illegals??? MAKE CHICAGO GREAT AGAIN!” @realDonaldTrump 8 Read More »

“From Great Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani: Hello Mr. President – this is Juan Ciscomani from AZ-06. Love what youre doing oversees!  Wanted to let you know that 19 years ago today, I became a US citizen. And today, Im a US congressman. My story wouldnt be possible anywhere else in the world. I LOVE MY COUNTRY and am proud to be serving with you! 🇺🇸” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary Juan Ciscomani is indeed a Republican Congressman representing Arizona’s 6th District, having been elected in 2022 and reelected in 2024. He became a U.S. citizen in 2006. The post’s core claims about his citizenship anniversary and congressional service are accurate. The post’s assertion that his story “wouldn’t be possible anywhere else in the

“From Great Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani: Hello Mr. President – this is Juan Ciscomani from AZ-06. Love what youre doing oversees!  Wanted to let you know that 19 years ago today, I became a US citizen. And today, Im a US congressman. My story wouldnt be possible anywhere else in the world. I LOVE MY COUNTRY and am proud to be serving with you! 🇺🇸” @realDonaldTrump 10 Read More »

“Days before fatal Mag Mile crash-and-grab, accused man posed with governor at peacekeeper event — while wanted in 4 states” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The key facts are accurate: Kellen McMiller, later implicated in a fatal crash and retail theft in Chicago on September 11, 2025, did pose with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at a public peacekeeper event just six days earlier while wanted in four states. Surveillance, police and court records, and multiple independent news outlets

“Days before fatal Mag Mile crash-and-grab, accused man posed with governor at peacekeeper event — while wanted in 4 states” @realDonaldTrump 10 Read More »