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“Trump and Epstein were codefendants in a 2016 federal lawsuit alleging rape of a 13yearold girl The allegations were of forcible rape and sexual assault”

Official Press Relese: August 16, 2025

Fact-Check Summary The post accurately states that Trump and Epstein were codefendants in a 2016 federal lawsuit alleging rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. Verified court records and multiple reputable news sources confirm both individuals were named as defendants, and the lawsuit alleged forcible rape and sexual assault. However, the suit was voluntarily dismissed and never adjudicated, and…

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“Claim Trump improved our foreign relations Response He made the US the laughingstock of the world He has tariffstrained relationships with other countries He bombed Iran and he didnt even end the war on Gaza and Ukraine like he said he would On day one”

Official Press Relese: August 16, 2025

Fact-Check Summary The response to the claim that Trump improved U.S. foreign relations is largely accurate based on multiple lines of evidence. International polling, formal diplomatic reactions, documented trade disputes, and military actions support the assessment that the U.S. reputation declined under Trump. America’s global favorability dropped, allies’ confidence waned, and incidents like the UN laughter at Trump underscore the…

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“Claim Trump is restoring law and order Response He is militarizing our streets and taxes taking people based on appearances and without due process”

Official Press Relese: August 16, 2025

Fact-Check Summary The response that Trump is “militarizing our streets and taking people based on appearances and without due process” is strongly substantiated by the available evidence. The Trump administration oversaw the deployment of federal agents and military units for civilian law enforcement roles, especially during protests, beyond traditional policing measures. There are also well-documented cases and policy statements confirming…

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“Claim Trump cleaned up the government Response You mean corrupted An unelected billionaire led his mass firing of 60000 federal workers cut research and services that millions of Americans depend on and he put in cronies in positions of power”

Official Press Relese: August 16, 2025

Fact-Check Summary The social media post’s central claims about unprecedented federal workforce reductions, Elon Musk’s direct leadership role in mass firings, deep cuts to research and public services, and the placement of loyalists in key government roles are largely substantiated by substantial documentation and reporting. While the figure of 60,000 federal workers laid off refers specifically to those who took…

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“Claim Trump fixed the economy Response the cost of living is through the roof inflations at 27 the dollars declining 10 the tourism industry is losing millions unemployment is at an alltime high and he added 3 trillion to the deficit”

Official Press Relese: August 16, 2025

Fact-Check Summary Both the claim that “Trump fixed the economy” and the counterpoints asserting overwhelming economic collapse contain significant exaggerations and factual errors. Official data show pre-pandemic economic strengths during Trump’s administration, including low unemployment and modest inflation, but also a major increase in federal debt. Current conditions do not mirror the dire metrics cited in the response: inflation is…

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