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Trump posted: "Recovered the last hostage body in Gaza."

✅ TRUE

Multiple authoritative sources confirm that Israel recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, identified as the final hostage body in Gaza, on January 26, 2026. Israel's military conducted a large-scale operation over the weekend in
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Trump posted: "Trump won the 2020 popular vote"

❌ FALSE

Joe Biden received 81,283,098 votes (51.3%) in the 2020 presidential election, while Donald Trump received 74,222,958 votes (46.8%), according to the Council on Foreign Relations and FEC official results. Biden's margin was 7,060,140 votes,
January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Trump posted: "An appeals court found evidence to charge Don Lemon over a church protest"

❌ FALSE

The 8th Circuit appeals court rejected the DOJ's emergency bid to compel a lower court to issue arrest warrants for Don Lemon and others over the church protest, unsealed on January 24, 2026. Chief
January 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Trump posted: "The NFL has a new Kickoff Rule."

✅ TRUE

NFL clubs approved modifications to the Dynamic Kickoff rule for the 2025 season, making it permanent with changes including moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line from the 30-yard line and allowing onside kicks at any point when trailing.
January 26, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Trump posted: "Congressman Jamie Comer gave an interview with Maria Bartiromo this morning"

✅ TRUE

Fox Business aired an interview with Congressman Jamie Comer on Maria Bartiromo's 'Mornings with Maria' on January 25, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET, as confirmed by the show's schedule and clips posted on
January 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Trump posted: "The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop the White House ballroom project."

✅ TRUE

The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit in December 2025 seeking to stop construction of the White House ballroom project. The suit was filed in U.S. District
January 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Trump posted: "Jonathan Fahey is former ICE Director"

✅ TRUE

Multiple authoritative sources confirm Jonathan Fahey served as Acting Director or senior official performing the duties of Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from December 31, 2020, to January 13,
January 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Trump claims: "JB Pritzker made a claim about 'Red-State Crime'."

✅ TRUE

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker stated on Aug. 31, 2025, on CBS’ 'Face the Nation' that former President Trump 'never talks about where the most violent crime is occurring, which is in red states.' Politifact
January 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Trump claims: "I have just approved Emergency Declarations for Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, and West Virginia."

❌ FALSE

No recent authoritative sources confirm approval of emergency declarations for Tennessee,
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Trump claims: "In Afghanistan, 457 died"

✅ TRUE

Multiple authoritative sources confirm that 457 British soldiers died in Afghanistan, citing official UK figures where 405 were killed in hostile military action. This figure is referenced in reports from January 23-24, 2026, amid
January 24, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Trump claims: "457 British soldiers died in Afghanistan"

✅ TRUE

Multiple authoritative sources confirm that 457 British soldiers died in Afghanistan during the conflict. A RUSI report from around 2012 notes British deaths exceeding 400 after six servicemen were killed in
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "President DONALD J.TRUMP"

✅ TRUE

Multiple authoritative sources from early 2026 refer to Donald J. Trump as the current U.S. President, including actions like announcing U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organizations on January 7, 2026, and military operations
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "I have approved Emergency Declarations for the Historic Winter Storms headed to the Great State of South Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia."

✅ TRUE

Multiple authoritative sources confirm that President Trump approved emergency declarations for South Carolina
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "I have approved Emergency Declarations for the Historic Winter Storms headed to the Great State of South Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia."

❌ FALSE

Governors of South Carolina and Virginia issued their own state-level emergency declarations for the winter
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a “Drop Off Port” for China to send goods and products into the United States"

❌ FALSE

No sources indicate that Prime Minister Mark Carney supports making Canada a drop-off port for Chinese goods into the US; the
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A."

✅ TRUE

Multiple sources confirm that U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on January 24, 2026, stating: 'If
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "Foreign direct investment in China declined by 9.5% in 2025"

✅ TRUE

Multiple sources confirm that foreign direct investment in China totaled ¥747.7 billion ($107.38 billion) in 2025, down 9.5% year-on-year from ¥826.3 billion in 2024, according to China's commerce
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "Foreign direct investment in China slides 9.5% in 2025"

✅ TRUE

Multiple authoritative sources confirm that foreign direct investment (FDI) in China declined by 9.5% in 2025, totaling approximately CNY 747.7 billion, following a 24.7% drop in 2024. China's Ministry of
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "A peace agreement was signed last August between Armenia and Azerbaijan."

❌ FALSE

Multiple authoritative sources confirm that Armenia and Azerbaijan initialed a peace agreement on August 8, 2025, in Washington DC with US mediation, but do not describe it as a full
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "A peace agreement was signed last August between Armenia and Azerbaijan."

❌ FALSE

Multiple authoritative sources confirm that Armenia and Azerbaijan initialed a peace agreement on August 8, 2025, in Washington DC with US mediation, but do not indicate a full signing
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "A record cold wave and historic winter storm will hit much of the United States this weekend"

✅ TRUE

Multiple authoritative sources confirm a major winter storm, dubbed Winter Storm Fern, is currently developing and impacting much of the United States with snow,
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "A Record Cold Wave and Historic Winter Storm will be hitting much of the United States this weekend."

✅ TRUE

Multiple sources confirm a major winter storm impacting much of the US this weekend, with about 140 million people under winter storm warnings from New Mexico
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "Mike Johnson is the Representative for Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District"

✅ TRUE

Mike Johnson is confirmed to be the Representative for Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. According to Congress.gov, he has been in Congress since 2017 representing Louisiana
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives"

✅ TRUE

Multiple authoritative sources confirm Mike Johnson is the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving since October 25, 2023, and reelected on January 3, 2025, for the
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump claims: "Steve Scalise is the Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives"

✅ TRUE

Multiple authoritative sources confirm Steve Scalise holds the position of House Majority Leader as of January 2026. His official website (majorityleader.gov) identifies him as House
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM