“A GREAT NEW BOOK, by NumberOne Bestselling Author, Peter Schweizer, The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon, is out Tuesday.” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post accurately states the details of Peter Schweizer’s book release and author status. It is correct that “The Invisible Coup” is published by Harper and that Peter Schweizer has been a bestselling author. However, Schweizer has a documented history of factual inaccuracies, misleading claims, and plagiarism. Furthermore, while the post implies a crisis of criminal immigration as…
“Anti-ICE anarchists starting to threaten ANYONE they think is associated with ICE, warns Border Patrol head:” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The social media post claims that “anti-ICE anarchists” are “starting to threaten ANYONE they think is associated with ICE,” referencing statements by the Border Patrol head. The factual record shows there have been documented threats, including death threats, directed at ICE agents by a small subset of protesters. However, the characterization of the entire protest movement as “anarchists,”…
“Marc Thiessen: I predict Trump will visit a free Iran, a free Havana and a free Caracas before he leaves office:” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Marc Thiessen’s claim that Trump will visit a “free Iran, a free Havana, and a free Caracas” is a forward-looking prediction rather than a verifiable statement of fact. While recent US intervention in Venezuela lends some credence to the possibility of a future Trump visit, the broader promise of democratic freedom in all three nations before Trump leaves…
“Thank you David Bossie!DAVE BOSSIE: One Year Since Taking Office, Trump Is Decimating Failed DC Status Quo:” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post shares and endorses an opinion piece by David Bossie, stating that President Trump is “decimating” the “failed DC status quo” in his first year back in office. Factually, Trump did return to office one year ago and has enacted an unusually high volume of executive orders, sweeping deregulation, extensive removals and replacements in federal agencies, major…
“ICE is removing some of the most violent criminals in the World from our Country, and bring them back home, where they belong. Why is Minnesota fighting this? Do they really want murderers and drug dealers to be ensconced in their community? The thugs that are protesting include many highly paid professional agitators and anarchists. Is this really what Minnesota wants? The crooked Governor and Congresswoman Omar, who married her brother, dont mind because it keeps the focus of attention off the 18 Billion Dollar, Plus, FRAUD, that has taken place in the State! Dont worry, were on it!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post exaggerates the scope of ICE removals, falsely depicts Minnesota’s compliance with immigration enforcement, repeats unsubstantiated allegations about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and misrepresents the status of fraud investigations in Minnesota. While ICE has removed some individuals with serious criminal histories during Operation Metro Surge, the vast majority of arrestees do not have violent criminal records. Minnesota prison…