“A Blue Slip means that if youre a Republican President, and there happens to be just one Democrat Senator in a state where you are appointing a U.S. Attorney or District Court Judge, you will never be successful in getting a Republican confirmed. In other words, Blue Slips are a disaster, and I have eight GREAT Republican U.S. Attorney Candidates who will not be able to fulfill their service to the people of a state that voted overwhelmingly for me. The only one I can appoint is a Democrat, and thats not the deal. Nobody can say that is fair or, even, Constitutional. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT.” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post makes several misleading or inaccurate claims about the Senate blue slip process for federal judicial and U.S. Attorney appointments. The blue slip is a procedural courtesy, not a constitutional requirement or absolute veto. How it’s applied depends on the Senate Judiciary Committee chair’s policy, and both parties have used blue slips to block nominees. The specific…
“My wonderful granddaughter just launched a new Series on YouTube, 1 on 1 with Kai. For her inaugural episode, we filmed our Golf Match at Trump National Golf Club, Washington, D.C. She has incredible golfing talent, and a bright future. Enjoy!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s TruthSocial post accurately reports that his granddaughter Kai Trump launched a new YouTube series called “1 on 1 with Kai,” with the inaugural episode featuring a golf match at Trump National Golf Club Washington DC. Multiple credible sources, including direct video evidence, news reports, and biographical data, confirm these claims. Statements about Kai’s golfing talent are…
“I have eight GREAT U.S. Attorneys, Highly Respected ALL, who will not be confirmed for their positions in various Highly Consequential States only because theyre Republicans, and the Democrats have convinced Chuck Grassley to honor the stupid and outdated Blue Slip tradition, which precludes very talented and dedicated people from attaining High Office. The Democrats violate this practice in order to get people in, but Republicans just dont. These GREAT peoples careers have been badly hurt by the Radical Left Democrats, using an old and ridiculous custom strictly to their advantage. What a shame!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post misrepresents the history and application of the Senate blue slip tradition. While blue slips have recently contributed to the hold-up of some U.S. Attorney nominees, the practice is a longstanding, bipartisan Senate courtesy used frequently by both parties. Senator Grassley has consistently defended the principle on his own accord, not due to Democratic persuasion. Democrats and…
“I am outraged that the International Maritime Organization is voting in London this week to pass a global Carbon Tax. The United States will NOT stand for this Global Green New Scam Tax on Shipping, and will not adhere to it in any way, shape, or form. We will not tolerate increased prices on American Consumers OR, the creation of a Green New Scam Bureaucracy to spend YOUR money on their Green dreams. Stand with the United States, and vote NO in London tomorrow!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is holding a significant vote in London on new shipping emissions regulations from October 14-17, 2025, as accurately stated in the post. However, what is being debated is not technically a “global Carbon Tax”; the IMO itself documents that its system is a greenhouse gas pricing mechanism based on compliance units and remedial…
“I am speaking to President Putin now. The conversation is ongoing, a lengthy one, and I will report the contents, as will President Putin, at its conclusion. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social statement, “I am speaking to President Putin now. The conversation is ongoing, a lengthy one, and I will report the contents as will President Putin at its conclusion,” is an accurate record of events. Multiple reputable news outlets, both American and international, confirm that then-President Donald Trump posted this update during a live phone conversation…