“Victor Davis Hanson: Donald Trump broke the Democratic Party—and he exposed it for what it was…” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Victor Davis Hanson’s statement, “Donald Trump broke the Democratic Party and exposed it for what it was,” is accurately attributed. Recent electoral and demographic data from the 2024 election shows substantial Democratic losses, especially among Hispanic voters, young men, and the working class, lending some factual basis to the claim that the party is in significant turmoil. However,…
“Victor Davis Hanson: Theyre melting down. I dont even think there is a Democratic Party right now…” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Victor Davis Hanson’s statement, “They’re melting down. I don’t even think there is a Democratic Party right now,” is an accurate quote from his Truth Social post. The claim about the Democratic Party’s non-existence, however, is a clear exaggeration not supported by the facts. The Democratic Party continues to function across the country, with ongoing organizational activity, elected…
New Passport Ruling Sparks Identity Win in Court
Fact-Check Summary The meme’s claim that “a federal judge ruled all transgender and intersex people can obtain passports that align with their gender identity as the case against the Trump administration order proceeds” is substantially accurate but overstates the breadth of the ruling. The federal court did grant a class-wide preliminary injunction allowing transgender, nonbinary, and intersex individuals under specific…
When No Limits Sounds Alarming
Fact-Check Summary The meme accurately quotes Tom Homan stating, “President Trump doesn’t have a limitation on his authority to make this country safe again. There’s no limitation on that,” as verified by multiple reputable sources. The specter of unlimited executive power is a well-documented tactic in authoritarian systems. However, the meme’s assertion that Homan’s statement echoes “almost word-for-word” rhetoric from…
“Farmers are declaring bankruptcy at a record rate”
Fact-Check Summary The claim that “farmers are declaring bankruptcy at a record rate” is misleading. While farm bankruptcy filings rose sharply by 55% in 2024 compared to 2023, reaching 216 cases, these numbers are still significantly below the historical peak of 599 in 2019. Though the rate of increase is dramatic and the trend is worrisome, current bankruptcy levels do…