“Yes, D.C. Is Just As Bad As Trump Says It Is” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social post, quoting a Federalist article, claims Washington D.C. is “just as bad as Trump says it is.” A careful review of available crime data, including recent police statistics and independent analysis, shows overall violent crime in D.C. has declined significantly in recent years, with decreases in robberies, assaults, and homicides. While some quality-of-life issues and…
“Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard: Newly declassified Top Secret emails sent on December 22, 2016 complying with President Obamas order to create the manufactured January 2017 ICA about Russia expose how DNI James Clapper demanded the IC fall in line behind the Russia Hoax. Clapper admits that it was a team sport that required compromise on our normal modalities…” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post correctly references the declassification of Top Secret emails from December 22, 2016, concerning the creation of the January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) about Russian interference in the 2016 election. Factual evidence confirms emails between DNI James Clapper and NSA Director Mike Rogers discussing time pressures, process concerns, and the need for a unified intelligence community…
“Comeys media mole told FBI he shaped Russia narrative, needed discount to deny leaking intel” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The claim that James Comey’s “media mole” (Daniel Richman) admitted to shaping the Russia narrative and expressed the need for a “discount” to deny leaking intelligence is substantiated by declassified FBI documents and confirmed reporting. Richman was indeed a media intermediary for Comey, held high-level security clearance, and admitted to regular media communication on Comey’s behalf. His phrasing…
“Shut it down: Bombshell FBI timeline exposes political interference in Clinton corruption probe” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post claims a “bombshell FBI timeline” exposes political interference in the Clinton corruption probe. Official records, including declassified FBI and DOJ Inspector General reports, substantiate the existence of documentation showing constraints on certain Clinton-related investigations and internal debate on their scope. Congressional oversight and additional reporting confirm that DOJ and FBI leadership, including Andrew McCabe and Sally…
“DISTRICT IN DISTRESS” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The phrase “District in Distress” exaggerates claims about Washington D.C.’s current condition. Although urban challenges remain, objective data indicates that violent crime has declined sharply, reaching historic lows. The narrative of D.C. as a city in crisis is not supported by available crime statistics, homelessness data, or governmental and expert analysis. Federal intervention measures are disproportionate to the…