Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post contains two primary claims: (1) that the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” is “one of the most consequential Bills ever” and (2) that the USA is the “hottest country in the world by far.” The first claim is currently unverifiable hyperbole; while the bill is significant and wide-ranging, its […]
Fact-Check Summary The statement, “Will be speaking to President Putin of Russia at 1000 AM Thank you,” is correctly attributed to former President Donald Trump and reflects a real event that took place on July 3, 2025. Multiple credible sources confirm Trump posted this message on Truth Social, and that a call between Trump and
Fact-Check Summary The social media post accurately reports two key labor market statistics for June 2025: the U.S. unemployment rate was expected to rise to 4.3% but was instead recorded at 4.1%, and initial jobless claims were lower than anticipated at 233,000 compared to a forecast of 240,000. These claims align with publicly available labor
Fact-Check Summary Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of the Job Creators Network, posted on Truth Social praising President Trump’s “three-legged stool” economic strategy, which he defines as a combination of trade (tariffs), tax policy (tax cuts), and deregulation. Ortiz claims this approach has been “powerful” and job-focused. However, a review of available economic data and policy analysis
Fact-Check Summary The statement “FOR REPUBLICANS THIS SHOULD BE AN EASY YES VOTE RIDICULOUS” was posted by Donald Trump on Truth Social during a prolonged U.S. House vote concerning the extension of the 2017 tax cuts. According to contemporary news sources, this event occurred on July 3, 2025, and was marked by several Republican holdouts,
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Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post claims that the Trump administration delivered the “Largest Tax Cuts in History and a Booming Economy,” while the Biden administration is responsible for the “Biggest Tax Increase in History and a Failed Economy.” Fact-checking reveals that the 2017 Trump tax cuts (TCJA) were significant but not the largest in U.S.
Fact-Check Summary The viral meme claims that nearly 40% of Speaker Mike Johnson’s Louisiana congressional district is on Medicaid, and that 1.6 million Louisianans—about 35% of the state—also rely on Medicaid. Upon thorough review of current government reports, independent policy research, and major journalistic references, both claims are accurate. Multiple sources, including the Kaiser Family
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Fact-Check Summary The meme correctly states that Medicaid is a health coverage program, not a cash assistance program—recipients do not receive direct payments or checks from Medicaid. Eligibility is indeed linked to low income and limited assets, but the characterization of Medicaid as only available to the “practically destitute” is an exaggeration. States vary in
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Fact-Check Summary The meme’s claims that the U.S. has paused significant weapons shipments to Ukraine—including Patriot air defense interceptors, precision-guided artillery shells, and missiles for F-16 fighter jets—are supported by multiple credible news sources and official statements. The pause was officially attributed to concerns about dwindling U.S. military stockpiles and readiness. This decision was made
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Fact-Check Summary The meme circulating with text attributed to Bernie Sanders accurately reflects recent actions and proposals by the Trump administration. Independent sources confirm that approximately $7 billion in congressionally appropriated federal education funds has been withheld, directly impacting critical K-12 support services such as after-school programs, teacher training, and interventions for vulnerable student populations.
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