“I just completed a very productive call with President Xi of China. We made progress on many very important issues including Trade, Fentanyl, the need to bring the War between Russia and Ukraine to an end, and the approval of the TikTok Deal. I also agreed with President Xi that we would meet at the APEC Summit in South Korea, that I would go to China in the early part of next year, and that President Xi would, likewise, come to the United States at an appropriate time. The call was a very good one, we will be speaking again by phone, appreciate the TikTok approval, and both look forward to meeting at APEC!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post accurately reflects statements made by Donald Trump on his social media platform on September 19, 2025, following a confirmed call with President Xi Jinping of China. Multiple reputable media outlets reported on the call and the subjects discussed: TikTok, trade, fentanyl, diplomatic meetings, and Ukraine. The claim about a TikTok deal is matched by reporting on…
“On 27 August, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point reinstalled the nearly 20ft canvas portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the West Point Library on campus. The painting hung in the library for 70 years before it was ordered to be removed, as part of the Naming Commission in 2022 to take down items that commemorate or memorialize the Confederacy.” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post accurately states that the US Military Academy at West Point reinstalled a nearly 20-foot canvas portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in the campus library, which had originally hung there for about 70 years before being removed in 2022. The reported date on the post (August 27) differs slightly from press coverage, which places the…
“Does Ilhan Omar know these people? Are they from her wonderfully managed Home Country of Somalia?” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post directed at Rep. Ilhan Omar implies an association between her and unspecified individuals, combined with a derogatory reference to Somalia as her “wonderfully managed Home Country.” There is no evidence provided to support any specific accusation or factual connection between Omar and any particular group or incident. The language aligns with a pattern of misinformation and…
“Our Raid on Chicago Illegals??? MAKE CHICAGO GREAT AGAIN!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social post stating “Our Raid on Chicago Illegals MAKE CHICAGO GREAT AGAIN” is broadly factual regarding the existence of a large-scale immigration enforcement operation (Operation Midway Blitz) in Chicago beginning September 2025. These coordinated ICE operations do constitute what is commonly referred to as “raids” targeting undocumented immigrants, reportedly focusing on individuals with criminal records but…
“From Great Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani: Hello Mr. President – this is Juan Ciscomani from AZ-06. Love what youre doing oversees! Wanted to let you know that 19 years ago today, I became a US citizen. And today, Im a US congressman. My story wouldnt be possible anywhere else in the world. I LOVE MY COUNTRY and am proud to be serving with you! 🇺🇸” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Juan Ciscomani is indeed a Republican Congressman representing Arizona’s 6th District, having been elected in 2022 and reelected in 2024. He became a U.S. citizen in 2006. The post’s core claims about his citizenship anniversary and congressional service are accurate. The post’s assertion that his story “wouldn’t be possible anywhere else in the world” is a personal sentiment,…