Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social post attributed to Donald Trump claims that any country aligning itself with “AntiAmerican policies of BRICS” will face an additional 10% tariff, without exceptions. According to available reporting, this announcement came during the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro and follows public criticism from the BRICS bloc regarding U.S. tariffs […]

Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s post asserts that Brazil’s judicial actions against former President Jair Bolsonaro are unjust, labeling them a “witch hunt” targeting a political opponent simply for serving the people. However, independent sources confirm that Bolsonaro faces active criminal charges — including attempts to overturn Brazil’s 2022 election via a coup, organizing violence against

Fact-Check Summary A recent social media post claims the Federal Reserve’s interest rate is “at least 3 points too high,” costing $360 billion per point per year in refinancing, that there is “no inflation,” and that companies are pouring into America as “the hottest country.” Upon review, the federal funds rate is actually 1.25–1.5 percentage

Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s July 9, 2025 Truth Social post stating “ANYBODY BUT TOO LATE” is confirmed by multiple sources as a pointed critique of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The phrase “Too Late” is Trump’s disparaging nickname for Powell, and the post is part of a larger campaign urging Powell’s resignation and blaming high

Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump claimed on TruthSocial that he “brought down costs more than any President in recorded history.” A comprehensive review of inflation trends, federal spending, deficit figures, and presidential economic records demonstrates this is not accurate. Inflation during Trump’s first term was modest but not at or near historical lows, and federal spending

Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s Truth Social post claims the Brazilian trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro is a “witch hunt” and urges authorities to “leave him alone.” However, credible evidence shows that Bolsonaro is facing legal proceedings for his alleged role in attempting to overturn Brazil’s 2022 election results through violent and anti-democratic means. The

Fact-Check Summary The social media post claims that Gary Player has won over 150 golf tournaments and 9 majors, enjoyed considerable success on the Senior Tour, is surpassed in record only by Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, and is approaching a major birthday while maintaining impressive fitness. Fact-checking these points, we find that Gary Player

Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post by Donald Trump correctly states that a four-mile stretch of Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County, Florida, is being renamed “President Donald J. Trump Boulevard.” This initiative followed Florida House Bill 987, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in June 2025, and a unanimous vote by the Palm Beach

Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s Truth Social post stated that a minimum of seven countries would be subject to trade announcements the next morning, with additional countries following in the afternoon. Reports confirm that on July 9, 2025, the Trump administration did in fact release multiple tariff notifications affecting at least seven countries, including Libya, Iraq,

Fact-Check Summary Secretary Chris Wright’s statement that “the whole Administration led by President Trump is all in on keeping gasoline prices down, diesel prices down” reflects the administration’s announced policy direction and objectives. While significant executive actions and policy priorities have targeted lower energy prices—such as an energy emergency declaration and support for expanded fossil