Fact-Checking President Trump’s Statements: A Compilation of Inaccuracies and Misleading Claims

In recent months, President Donald Trump has been caught in a series of lies that have been easily debunked by fact-checkers and journalists. These lies range from exaggerations to outright fabrications, and they serve to undermine the credibility of the President and his administration. Here are some examples of the lies that Donald Trump has told:

– February 3: Trump claimed that the protesters against his administration were paid by professional anarchists and thugs. There is no evidence to support this claim.
– February 7: Trump falsely stated that the murder rate in the United States is the highest it has been in 47 years. In reality, the murder rate has been declining for decades.
– February 9: Trump accused Chris Cuomo of not asking Senator Blumenthal about his Vietnam service lie in an interview. In fact, Cuomo’s first question was about this issue.
– February 18: Trump claimed that something terrible had happened in Sweden the previous night. There was no such incident.
– March 4: Trump alleged that President Obama had wiretapped Trump Tower during the election. There is no evidence to support this claim.
– May 12: Trump threatened James Comey with the existence of tapes of their conversations. He later admitted that there were no tapes.
– June 4: Trump misrepresented the Mayor of London’s statement about a terror attack, claiming that the mayor said there was no reason to be alarmed. The mayor was actually referring to the increased police presence.
– July 10: Trump claimed it was standard for him to have his daughter Ivanka hold his seat at a meeting. This is not a standard practice.
– July 16: Trump criticized a poll by ABC/Washington Post as inaccurate, when in fact it was considered quite accurate.
– July 17: Trump falsely claimed to have signed more bills than any other president at the same point in their term. Several past presidents had signed more bills.
– July 19: Trump incorrectly stated that the FBI director reports directly to the President. In reality, the FBI director reports to the attorney general.

These lies are not just harmless exaggerations or misunderstandings. They are deliberate attempts to deceive the public and manipulate the narrative to suit Trump’s own interests. This pattern of narcissistic lying is a threat to democracy because it erodes trust in the government and undermines the foundation of a free and open society. When the President of the United States cannot be trusted to tell the truth, it creates a dangerous environment where misinformation and propaganda can flourish, leading to a breakdown of democratic norms and institutions.

Source: New Yorker article on Trump’s lies – https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/08/07/the-daily-lies-of-donald-trump