“We just completed a massive Deal with Japan, perhaps the largest Deal ever made. Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 Billion Dollars into the United States, which will receive 90% of the Profits. This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything like it. Perhaps most importantly, Japan will open their Country to Trade including Cars and Trucks, Rice and certain other Agricultural Products, and other things. Japan will pay Reciprocal Tariffs to the United States of 15%. This is a very exciting time for the United States of America, and especially for the fact that we will continue to always have a great relationship with the Country of Japan. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan, claiming a $550 billion Japanese investment in the U.S., 90% of profits going to the U.S., 15% reciprocal tariffs, and expanded access for U.S. cars and agricultural products in Japan. However, no official agreement text or term sheet accompanied the announcement, with multiple credible outlets noting a lack of details.…
“It is my Great Honor to grant $11.7 Million Dollars to the beautiful State of West Virginia, for severe tornados and flooding that impacted their incredible people in June. I just finished speaking with their wonderful Governor, Patrick Morrisey, and look forward to seeing the State make a full recovery. I love West Virginia!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary A recent social media post attributed to President Donald Trump claims he is granting $117 million to West Virginia for tornado and flood relief following severe weather in June. Thorough investigation of available records and credible sources shows that, while West Virginia experienced significant flooding in June 2025 and its governor requested federal assistance, there is no evidence…
“I just finished speaking with the Governor Mike Braun, of the Great State of Indiana, which I won BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024. We are approving $15.1 Million Dollars for severe flooding and tornados, which took place in the early Spring. I know the State, under the leadership of Mike Braun, will make a rapid recovery!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post claims that Donald Trump approved $151 million for severe flooding and tornado relief in Indiana in early spring, working alongside Governor Mike Braun. A thorough review of official records reveals that while Governor Braun did request federal assistance following severe storms and tornadoes in March and April 2025, there is no evidence of a $151 million…
“I just spoke with Governor Gretchen Whitmer to let her know I am approving $50 Million Dollars for the wonderful State of Michigan for Public Assistance to help them recover from the terrible Winter Storms they endured. It was my Honor to do so!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The claim that President Trump approved $50 million in public assistance for Michigan’s winter storm recovery is not supported by the available evidence. Official records indicate that while Michigan submitted requests for federal disaster aid after the March 2025 ice storms, no such federal allocation had been approved as of late May 2025. The only federal assistance requested…
“I just gladly approved two Declarations for the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky for two Storms in April and May, one for $28.9 Million Dollars, and the other, $27.1 Million Dollars, for a total of $56 Million Dollars. I spoke to Governor Andy Beshear, and informed him of this approval. The Governor thanked me, and said our people are doing a very good job. I LOVE KENTUCKY!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post claims that President Trump approved two disaster declarations for Kentucky—one for April for $289 million, and one for May for $271 million, totaling $560 million. While it is true that two disaster declarations were approved for Kentucky in April (DR-4864) and May (DR-4875) 2025, there is no evidence to support the funding amounts mentioned. Verified FEMA…