Fact-Checking Statements from the 2024 Republican National Convention: Trump’s Claims, Pompeo’s Misleading Statements, and More

Former President Donald Trump made several false claims during his speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention. One of his claims was that he oversaw the “best economy in the history of our country, in the history of the world,” which is not supported by economic data. Trump also falsely claimed that the Biden administration wants to quadruple taxes, which is not reflected in President Biden’s budget proposals. Additionally, Trump inaccurately stated that the tax cuts enacted during his administration were the largest in U.S. history, when in fact they do not rank as the largest by certain metrics.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also made misleading statements during his speech, claiming that the U.S. had destroyed ISIS and its caliphate. While progress was made in combating ISIS during Trump’s term, the group still poses a threat in various regions. Pompeo also falsely claimed that not a single Chinese spy balloon flew across the U.S. during the Trump administration, when in reality, Chinese surveillance balloons were flown over the U.S. at least three times.

Trump’s pattern of spreading misinformation and lies poses a significant threat to democracy. By disregarding facts and promoting falsehoods, he undermines the trust in institutions and the media, which are essential for a functioning democracy. Additionally, his narcissistic tendencies and disregard for the truth set a dangerous precedent for future leaders, potentially eroding the foundations of democracy. [Source: CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rnc-speakers-2024/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab4i)