“Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was great on FoxNews this morning. Talking about modern weapons and warfare. Thank you also to Brett Velicovich, who really knows his stuff. We are really on our way. MAGA!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social post claims Pete Hegseth, referred to as “Secretary of War,” appeared on Fox News to discuss modern weapons and warfare, and thanks Brett Velicovich for his expertise. Upon review, Pete Hegseth is the current U.S. Secretary of Defense, not “Secretary of War,” a title formally replaced in 1947. While the post is a direct quote…
“Thank you USA TODAY. So nice!Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize. Hes achieved more than those whove won before” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s July 2025 Truth Social post celebrates a USA Today op-ed advocating for his Nobel Peace Prize candidacy. The claim is partly grounded in fact: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally nominated Trump for the prize and several African leaders have expressed support, citing achievements like the Abraham Accords, the Rwanda-DRC peace deal, and military actions against…
“Congratulations to Bryan Bedford, who was just confirmed to head the FAA. A very talented guy!!! DJT” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The statement, “Congratulations to Bryan Bedford who was just confirmed to head the FAA. A very talented guy!!! DJT,” contains two main claims: (1) Bryan Bedford was confirmed as head of the FAA, and (2) the post originated from Donald John Trump (DJT) on TruthSocial. Multiple reputable sources confirm that Bryan Bedford was indeed confirmed by the Senate…
“It is very important that all Republicans adhere to my Recissions Bill and, in particular, DEFUND THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (PBS and NPR), which is worse than CNN & MSDNC put together. Any Republican that votes to allow this monstrosity to continue broadcasting will not have my support or Endorsement. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s TruthSocial post calls on all Republicans to support his rescission bill—which includes defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), thereby targeting PBS and NPR—and threatens to withhold endorsement from any Republican who does not comply. The facts support key elements of this post. First, a rescission bill (H.R. 4) initiated by Trump in June 2025 specifically…
“It is my Great Honor to nominate William W. Mercer to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the District of Montana!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The assertion that Donald Trump nominated William W. Mercer to serve as a United States District Judge for Montana is unequivocally false. According to comprehensive public records, there is no indication—past or present—of Mercer receiving such a nomination from Trump or any other president. Mercer’s prior appointment history only includes a 2006 Bush-era nomination (which was subsequently withdrawn),…