“ITS MIDNIGHT!!! BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN TARIFFS ARE NOW FLOWING INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The claim that “billions of dollars in tariffs are now flowing into the United States of America” at midnight is inaccurate. While the U.S. had been collecting billions in tariff revenues in 2025, the specific implication that new tariffs started at midnight is false. The Trump administration delayed the start of new tariffs from August 1st to August…
“RECIPROCAL TARIFFS TAKE EFFECT AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, LARGELY FROM COUNTRIES THAT HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THE UNITED STATES FOR MANY YEARS, LAUGHING ALL THE WAY, WILL START FLOWING INTO THE USA. THE ONLY THING THAT CAN STOP AMERICAS GREATNESS WOULD BE A RADICAL LEFT COURT THAT WANTS TO SEE OUR COUNTRY FAIL!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Trump’s Truth Social post claims that reciprocal tariffs will take effect at midnight, will generate billions of dollars for the United States from countries that have exploited it, and contends that only a “radical left court” could stop America’s greatness. The implementation date for the tariffs is substantially correct—multiple sources corroborate that the tariffs take effect at midnight…
“The shooter at Fort Stewart in Georgia is now in custody—and the Army Criminal Investigation Division is on site to ensure that the perpetrator of this atrocity…” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social post accurately reports key facts about the shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025. Multiple credible news sources confirmed there was a shooting at Fort Stewart, the suspect (Sgt. Quornelius Radford) was quickly apprehended by military personnel, and the Army Criminal Investigation Division took charge of the investigation. The events unfolded as described,…
“My Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, just had a highly productive meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Great progress was made! Afterwards, I updated some of our European Allies. Everyone agrees this War must come to a close, and we will work towards that in the days and weeks to come. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s TruthSocial post accurately reports that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 6, 2025. The meeting, confirmed by multiple reputable news outlets, lasted approximately three hours and was described by both U.S. and Russian officials as “constructive” or “productive.” Trump also consulted European allies following the meeting, as…
“I am proud to be the only President (with the possible exception of the Late, Great George Washington) to donate my Salary. My first Paycheck went to the White House Historical Association, as we make much needed renovations to the beautiful Peoples House. Great improvements and beautification is taking place at the White House, at levels not seen since its original creation. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s claim that he was the only president (with the possible exception of Washington) to donate his salary is false. Both Herbert Hoover and John F. Kennedy donated their presidential salaries before Trump. Additionally, Trump’s assertion that his first paycheck went to the White House Historical Association is inaccurate; official records show his first donation went to…