“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 prior experience in the space…
“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 and now imports about 45%…
“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, there is clear evidence that…
“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. Therefore, the “50%” figure is…
“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 to produce up to 120…