Fact-Check Summary Senator Eric Schmitt’s Truth Social statement, “We got this Big Beautiful Bill we want to get on his Big Beautiful Desk,” refers to the progress of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), a major legislative initiative supported by Senate Republicans and President Trump. Fact-checking key details: The bill indeed combines permanent extensions […]
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s recent social media post regarding Elon Musk, electric vehicle (EV) mandates, and government subsidies blends factual claims with notable exaggerations. It is accurate that Musk was aware of Trump’s opposition to EV mandates prior to endorsing him. The opposition to EV mandates was consistently a major theme in Trump’s 2024 campaign.
Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social post about the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) presents a series of outsized claims regarding tax cuts, border security, job creation, and impending tax increases if the bill is not passed. Independent analysis confirms that while the bill proposes significant border security funding—the largest on record—its claims about the magnitude
Fact-Check Summary The social media post claims that Donald Trump has launched fragrances called “Victory 45/47,” emphasizing themes of winning, strength, and success, and directs users to gettrumpfragrances.com. Based on available evidence, Trump has indeed released a fragrance line named “Victory 47,” not “Victory 45/47,” marketed for men and women with an emphasis on the
Fact-Check Summary Recent claims circulating on social media, particularly on platforms like Truth Social, state that U.S. tariff revenues under President Trump have risen dramatically, with figures cited as high as $88 billion collected in “two months.” Verified data from the U.S. Treasury and Customs and Border Protection reveals that as of June 2025, actual
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Fact-Check Summary A social media post alleges that technical issues with AT&T disrupted a “Faith Leaders Conference Call,” requiring potential rescheduling and a switch of carriers. Independent verification of this event, including evidence of the conference’s existence, AT&T’s direct responsibility for outages during this specific event, or documentation of “tens of thousands” in attendance, is
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s complaint on social media concerning an AT&T equipment failure during a conference call with faith leaders on June 30, 2025, is confirmed by multiple reputable sources, including Reuters and AOL News. The incident did occur, Trump did make the statement, and the leader of AT&T is John Stankey. While evidence of
Fact-Check Summary The social media post claims that Japan “won’t take our RICE” despite experiencing a massive rice shortage, suggesting a lack of cooperation in U.S.-Japan trade relations. Fact-checking this statement using credible sources reveals that Japan is indeed facing a significant rice shortage due to weather events, policy failures, and increased demand. However, the
Fact-Check Summary The social media post criticizes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the Fed Board, blaming them for high U.S. interest costs and asserting that interest rates should be 1% or lower. Fact-checking against current economic data shows that while U.S. interest costs are high, this is due to enormous national debt and the
Fact-Check Summary The claims made in the Truth Social post malign both Forbes Magazine and journalist Dan Alexander with assertions that are largely unsubstantiated or misleading. Dan Alexander is a recognized and award-winning journalist, particularly noted for his coverage of Donald Trump’s finances. Forbes, while previously criticized for its contributor platform, has made improvements and