January 2026

Fact-Check Summary The post accurately states that President Trump ordered American flags to be lowered to half-mast nationwide in honor of Rep. Doug LaMalfa following LaMalfa’s death. Multiple reliable sources confirm the flag order and LaMalfa’s passing as a sitting congressman. The phrase “until this evening” is accurate given the order’s same-day duration. The post’s […]

Fact-Check Summary The post attributed to President Trump contains a mix of partially accurate, misleading, and inaccurate claims about NATO defense spending, the ending of wars, U.S. military strength, and Trump’s diplomatic achievements. Notably, while Trump increased pressure on NATO allies to raise contributions and oversaw higher U.S. defense spending, neither NATO spending reached 5%

Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s Truth Social post urging teams to “HIRE JOHN HARBAUGH FAST” and calling both Harbaugh brothers “total winners” is substantially accurate. John Harbaugh was fired by the Baltimore Ravens on January 6, 2026. Both John and Jim Harbaugh have highly successful coaching careers, with multiple championships and accolades between them. The post

Fact-Check Summary The claim that Venezuela’s interim authorities will immediately transfer 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States, with proceeds to be controlled personally by Donald Trump as President, is not supported by credible evidence. Official records and reporting do not confirm any such arrangement, nor is there verification of

Fact-Check Summary The post accurately describes Anna St. John’s professional and educational background, her previous clerkship with Judge Rhesa Barksdale, and her current leadership roles. Her nomination to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana is a factual event, although confirmation is pending. Claims about her advocacy regarding free speech, religious

Fact-Check Summary The post accurately outlines John Shepherd’s background as a circuit judge, former prosecuting attorney, and his academic and athletic credentials. However, the central claim that John Shepherd has been nominated as a United States District Court Judge for the Western District of Arkansas is false. Official records confirm that David Clay Fowlkes, not

Fact-Check Summary The claim that Chris Wolfe has been nominated to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is not supported by any official announcements, government records, or credible news outlets. While Wolfe has a documented judicial and prosecutorial background in Texas, including serving as Judge of

Fact-Check Summary The social media post announcing Andrew Davis’s nomination to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is factually accurate. All key claims—about his nomination, educational background, previous roles as Chief Counsel to Senator Ted Cruz, Assistant Solicitor General of Texas, and judicial clerkships to

Fact-Check Summary The post is a confirmed and authentic Trump Truth Social endorsement of Jon Maples for Florida House District 87. Key facts—including Maples’ candidacy, endorsements from notable Republicans, his business and civic background, and the election dates—can all be independently substantiated. The remaining content reflects standard, subjective political language and personal endorsement style, but

Fact-Check Summary The core claims in Donald Trump’s Truth Social post endorsing Sara Baxter for re-election to the Palm Beach County Commission are accurate. Sara Baxter is the current Commissioner for District 6, elected in 2022, and is running for re-election. Trump’s endorsement and characterization of her as a “MAGA Warrior” are supported by her