“RT @realDonaldTrumpCanada was caught, red handed, putting up a fraudulent advertisement on Ronald Reagans Speech on Tariffs. The Reagan Foundation said that they, created an ad campaign using selective audio and video of President Ronald Reagan. The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address, and did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is reviewing its legal options in this matter. The sole purpose of this FRAUD was Canadas hope that the United States Supreme Court will come to their rescue on Tariffs that they have used for years to hurt the United States. Now the United States is able to defend itself against high and overbearing Canadian Tariffs (and those from the rest of the World as well!). Ronald Reagan LOVED Tariffs for purposes of National Security and the Economy, but Canada said he didnt! Their Advertisement was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD. Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” @realDonaldTrump

Fact-Check Summary

President Trump’s post mixes several confirmed facts (the Reagan Foundation’s complaint about selective and unauthorized use of Reagan’s speech; the ad’s misrepresentation claim) with significant factual inaccuracies and unsubstantiated claims. Reagan’s 1987 radio address and broader economic record show that he did not “love tariffs” as claimed, but generally advocated for free trade—with only reluctant, specific exceptions. Statements about the “fraudulent” nature of the ad and Ontario’s intent to sway the Supreme Court are subjective or speculative, not factual. The timeline for withdrawing the ad is inaccurately represented; the ad ran through more World Series games than claimed as the Ontario government deferred pulling it until after the weekend.

Belief Alignment Analysis

The post adopts inflammatory and accusatory rhetoric (“fraudulent,” “caught red handed”) that undermines constructive civic discourse and public reason. It attributes motive and criminality without presenting substantiating evidence and exaggerates Reagan’s position counter to historical facts. This polarizing framing detracts from principled, inclusive democratic debate and may erode public trust in open, fact-based politics. While referencing real institutional concerns (the Reagan Foundation’s objections), the post resorts to hostile rhetoric instead of fostering reasoned discussion.

Opinion

Trump’s post overstates and distorts Reagan’s actual position on tariffs, misrepresents the timeline for the ad’s withdrawal, and employs language that inflames rather than informs. While some factual points about the ad’s creation and the Reagan Foundation’s objections are correct, the central claim that Reagan “loved tariffs” is misleading, and accusations of fraud lack the evidentiary basis required for such serious charges. A more accurate and democratic analysis would base criticism on verifiable facts and avoid attributing intent or criminality without proof.

TLDR

The post is partially factual regarding the Reagan Foundation’s complaint and timing of the ad but misrepresents Reagan’s trade views and exaggerates Ontario’s intent and actions. Its truthfulness is significantly weakened by distortion and hostile rhetoric.

Claim: Canada was caught putting up a fraudulent Reagan ad to influence the Supreme Court; Reagan loved tariffs; ad was supposed to be pulled immediately but aired during the World Series.

Fact: The Reagan Foundation did object to selective, unauthorized use and said the ad misrepresented Reagan’s speech. However, Reagan’s record shows he generally opposed tariffs, the ad ran through the weekend by design (not against an immediate withdrawal order), and there is no evidence Ontario designed the ad to sway the Supreme Court. Claims of “fraudulent” intent are not substantiated by available facts.

Opinion: The post combines real complaints with exaggerations and unsubstantiated attributions of motive, using inflammatory language that damages constructive public debate and misleads on Reagan’s trade philosophy.

TruthScore: 4

True: The Reagan Foundation did object, the ad used selective audio, and Ontario had no permission for use or edits.

Hyperbole: Claims of “fraud,” statements that Reagan “loved tariffs,” and attribution of Ontario’s intent to influence the Supreme Court.

Lies: Reagan “loved tariffs” contradicts Reagan’s own historical record and speech; claim that Ford’s government defied an immediate take-down order is inaccurate.