“In addition to everything else, Tariffs on other Countries SAVED our Cattle Ranchers!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s statement that tariffs on other countries “saved our cattle ranchers” contains factual elements—he did impose tariffs on beef imports, particularly on Brazilian beef. However, agricultural economists, market data, and U.S. cattle industry organizations overwhelmingly agree that the primary driver of improved profits for ranchers is historically low cattle supply due to years of drought and herd…
“The Cattle Ranchers, who I love, dont understand that the only reason they are doing so well, for the first time in decades, is because I put Tariffs on cattle coming into the United States, including a 50% Tariff on Brazil. If it werent for me, they would be doing just as theyve done for the past 20 years — Terrible! It would be nice if they would understand that, but they also have to get their prices down, because the consumer is a very big factor in my thinking, also!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary President Trump’s statement that cattle ranchers are thriving exclusively due to his tariffs, notably a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, contains a mixture of truths and significant exaggerations. While a 50% tariff on Brazil was indeed imposed and ranchers are currently profitable, economic analysis concludes that the primary reason for high cattle prices is a historic shortage in…
“Im pleased to announce Mark Savaya will serve as Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq. Marks deep understanding of the Iraq-U.S. relationship, and his connections in the region, will help advance the interests of the American people. Mark was a key player in my campaign in Michigan, where he, and others, helped secure a record vote with Muslim Americans. Congratulations, Mark!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary There is no credible evidence that Mark Savaya has been appointed as Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq, nor that he holds any formal role in U.S. diplomacy or foreign policy. Public records confirm his identity as a Michigan-based businessman with roots in the cannabis industry. While he has Iraqi heritage, no sources establish Savaya’s diplomatic qualifications,…
“Everybody: I am interviewed by the great Maria Bartiromo, RIGHT NOW, on FoxNews. Enjoy” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social post claims Donald Trump is being interviewed “RIGHT NOW” by Maria Bartiromo on “FoxNews.” Evidence unequivocally confirms the interview occurred, but it aired on Fox Business Network, not Fox News Channel. The real-time nature of the post cannot be fully verified without a timestamp, but the interview’s timing aligns with the typical broadcast schedule. The…
“It was my great honor to destroy a very large DRUG-CARRYING SUBMARINE that was navigating towards the United States on a well known narcotrafficking transit route. U.S. Intelligence confirmed this vessel was loaded up with mostly Fentanyl, and other illegal narcotics. There were four known narcoterrorists on board the vessel. Two of the terrorists were killed. At least 25,000 Americans would die if I allowed this submarine to come ashore. The two surviving terrorists are being returned to their Countries of origin, Ecuador and Colombia, for detention and prosecution. No U.S. Forces were harmed in this strike. Under my watch, the United States of America will not tolerate narcoterrorists trafficking illegal drugs, by land or by sea. Thank you for your attention to this matter!DONALD J. TRUMPPRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary President Trump’s post accurately reports that a U.S. military strike targeted a vessel in the Caribbean, resulting in two deaths and two survivors who are set to be repatriated to Ecuador and Colombia. However, the characterization of the vessel as a “very large drug-carrying submarine” and the claim that it contained “mostly fentanyl” cannot be substantiated; experts say…