“I am pleased to announce that I am directing our GREAT Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, to be Interim Administrator of NASA.” @realDonaldTrump

Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s Truth Social post claims that Sean Duffy, currently serving as Secretary of Transportation, has been directed to become the Interim Administrator of NASA. The summary and available evidence confirm that this announcement occurred on July 10, 2025, through Truth Social. Sean Duffy was, in fact, the Transportation Secretary and had no […]

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“I am announcing a 50% TARIFF on Copper, effective August 1, 2025, after receiving a robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT.” @realDonaldTrump

Fact-Check Summary The post announces a 50% tariff on copper imports, citing a national security assessment and listing copper’s importance to various critical industries, from semiconductors to defense. According to the provided summary and search data, the factual foundation of these claims is largely accurate. The U.S. copper industry has indeed lost its dominant position

“I am announcing a 50% TARIFF on Copper, effective August 1, 2025, after receiving a robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT.” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“I am announcing a 50% TARIFF on Copper, effective August 1, 2025, after receiving a robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT. Copper is necessary for Semiconductors, Aircraft, Ships, Ammunition, Data Centers, Lithium-ion Batteries, Radar Systems, Missile Defense Systems, and even, Hypersonic Weapons, of which we are building many. Copper is the second most used material by the Department of Defense! Why did our foolish (and SLEEPY!) Leaders decimate this important Industry? This 50% TARIFF will reverse the Biden Administrations thoughtless behavior, and stupidity. America will, once again, build a DOMINANT Copper Industry. THIS IS, AFTER ALL, OUR GOLDEN AGE!” @realDonaldTrump

Fact-Check Summary The claim that a 50% tariff on copper will take effect on August 1, 2025, is not verified by any official U.S. government sources, including recent executive orders or industry reports. While copper is indeed critical for national security and its applications in defense, energy, and technology are well documented, the characterization of

“I am announcing a 50% TARIFF on Copper, effective August 1, 2025, after receiving a robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT. Copper is necessary for Semiconductors, Aircraft, Ships, Ammunition, Data Centers, Lithium-ion Batteries, Radar Systems, Missile Defense Systems, and even, Hypersonic Weapons, of which we are building many. Copper is the second most used material by the Department of Defense! Why did our foolish (and SLEEPY!) Leaders decimate this important Industry? This 50% TARIFF will reverse the Biden Administrations thoughtless behavior, and stupidity. America will, once again, build a DOMINANT Copper Industry. THIS IS, AFTER ALL, OUR GOLDEN AGE!” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM! He is always there when I need him, and I hope everyone in the Great State of South Carolina will help Lindsey have a BIG WIN in his Re-Election bid next year. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” @realDonaldTrump

Fact-Check Summary The reviewed TruthSocial post attributed to Donald Trump reads: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM He is always there when I need him and I hope everyone in the Great State of South Carolina will help Lindsey have a BIG WIN in his ReElection bid next year MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.” Upon examination,

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM! He is always there when I need him, and I hope everyone in the Great State of South Carolina will help Lindsey have a BIG WIN in his Re-Election bid next year. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM!” @realDonaldTrump

Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post wishing Senator Lindsey Graham a happy birthday and endorsing his re-election bid contains factual claims that withstand scrutiny. Lindsey Graham was born on July 9, 1955, substantiating the birthday greeting. His current Senate term runs through January 2027, with his next election scheduled for November 2026—which indeed falls “next year”

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“Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer: The promises made by President Trump was that he was going to pay attention to the American worker, and thats why youre seeing American-born jobs be increased…under President Biden, 50% of those jobs went to foreign-born workers…” @realDonaldTrump

Fact-Check Summary Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer claimed that under President Biden, 50% of new jobs went to foreign-born workers. A review of Bureau of Labor Statistics data and multiple independent fact-checks shows this is inaccurate. Since January 2021, about 44–45% of net job gains went to foreign-born workers, while the majority (55–56%) went to native-born Americans.

“Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer: The promises made by President Trump was that he was going to pay attention to the American worker, and thats why youre seeing American-born jobs be increased…under President Biden, 50% of those jobs went to foreign-born workers…” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“High Hopes for Local Aluminum PlantSince its expansion, Rosemount business is adding needed domestic aluminum supply in face of tariffs.” @realDonaldTrump

Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial claim that a local aluminum plant in Rosemount has recently expanded and is adding needed domestic aluminum supply during a period of heightened tariffs is well-supported by independent reporting. Spectro Alloys (now EGA Spectro Alloys) completed a $71 million expansion in January 2025, began production in July 2025, and is set

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“President @realDonaldTrump is already working very hard in favor of peace throughout the world with no distinction, no regard to what continent its on… and our world needs more peace, says Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.” @realDonaldTrump

Fact-Check Summary The social media post asserts that President Donald Trump is “already working very hard in favor of peace throughout the world with no distinction no regard to what continent it’s on,” attributing the statement to Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani. Reviewing multiple credible sources confirms that President Ghazouani did, in fact, make these

“President @realDonaldTrump is already working very hard in favor of peace throughout the world with no distinction, no regard to what continent its on… and our world needs more peace, says Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“Marco Rubio: Trump defense deal with NATO is a big, beautiful win for America” @realDonaldTrump

Fact-Check Summary The claim that there is a “Trump defense deal with NATO” resulting in a major win for America is rooted in recent developments at the NATO summit in The Hague, June 2025. Under significant pressure from President Trump, NATO members agreed to a new, ambitious target of spending 5% of GDP on defense,

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“Golden Age: Trump Stacks Up MAGA Wins in First Six Months” @realDonaldTrump

Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social post touting a “Golden Age Trump Stacks Up MAGA Wins in First Six Months” links to a Breitbart article summarizing the Trump administration’s early 2025 actions. Independent sources confirm various headline initiatives: robust job growth (147,000 jobs added in June), low unemployment (4.1%), and sweeping deregulation. Notably, Operation Midnight Hammer,

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