On April 6, 2025, aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump addressed concerns about the stock market’s reaction to newly imposed tariffs, stating:
“They are coming to the table. They want to talk but there’s no talk unless they pay us a lot of money on a yearly basis.”
These remarks reflect his administration’s approach to trade discussions and economic strategy.
On March 18, 2025, President Trump called for the impeachment of Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who had issued a temporary restraining order halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
“This judge, like many of the Crooked Judges I am forced to appear before, should be IMPEACHED!!!”
Reality Check
A president calling for the impeachment of judges they dislike undermines judicial independence & the separation of powers.
On March 17, 2025, President Donald Trump addressed escalating tensions with Yemen’s Houthi rebels, stating:
“Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN ..."
Reality Check
Threatening Iran can escalate regional tensions, potentially leading to military conflict, disrupting global oil supplies, and destabilizing the Middle East.
On March 11, 2025, President Donald Trump addressed recent protests targeting Tesla dealerships, stating:
"Let me tell you, you do it to Tesla, and you do it to any company, we're going to catch you, and ... you're going to go through hell."
Reality Check
President Trump's promotion of Tesla cars on White House grounds raises ethical concerns about endorsing a private company using public resources.
On March 10, 2025, President Trump commented on the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil:
“This is the first arrest of many to come. We know there are more students at Columbia and other Universities across the Country who have engaged in pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity ...”
Reality Check
Arresting a Palestinian activist risks violating free speech, fueling political unrest, and escalating tensions.
On March 9, 2025, President Donald Trump addressed concerns about a potential government shutdown, stating:
“It could happen. It shouldn’t have happened, and it probably won’t. I think the CR is going to get passed. We’ll see.”
Reality Check
A government shutdown disrupts essential services, delays federal paychecks, and weakens the economy. National parks close, food assistance stalls, and military personnel work without pay.
On March 7, 2025, President Trump commented on U.S. trade tensions with Canada and Mexico, stating:
“The political and economic tensions between the United States and its 2026 World Cup co-hosts, Canada and Mexico, will enhance the excitement of the tournament.”
Reality Check
Trade tensions with Canada & Mexico could harm the 2026 World Cup by increasing logistical challenges, delaying infrastructure projects, discouraging international travel.
On February 26, 2025, President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine can:
“[F]orget about” joining NATO.
He said the NATO alliance was a trigger for the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Reality Check
Trump’s statement undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty and emboldens Russia, signaling that aggression wins concessions. It weakens NATO’s credibility, discourages allies, and risks broader instability in Europe.
![On February 26, 2025, President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine can:
“[F]orget about” joining NATO. (cite)
He said the NATO alliance was a trigger for the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Reality Check
Trump’s statement undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty and emboldens Russia, signaling that aggression wins concessions. It weakens NATO’s credibility, discourages allies, and risks broader instability in Europe. By denying Ukraine’s path to NATO, the U.S. loses leverage over Russia and damages Western unity, making future conflicts more likely and endangering global security.](https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/077/055/110/608/324/original/7e670c1bb08512ca.png)
On February 25, 2025, President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on the European Union, stating:
> the bloc was "formed to screw the United States."
Reality Check
Trump’s claim is incorrect because the EU was created to foster economic cooperation and prevent war in Europe, not to target the U.S. This rhetoric risks economic retaliation, weakens Western unity, and emboldens adversaries like China and Russia.
![On February 25, 2025, President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on the European Union, stating:
> the bloc was "formed to screw the United States." ([cite]
Reality Check
Trump’s claim is incorrect because the EU was created to foster economic cooperation and prevent war in Europe, not to target the U.S. This rhetoric risks economic retaliation, weakens Western unity, and emboldens adversaries like China and Russia.
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On February 24, 2025, during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, President Donald Trump stated:
"We've been mistreated very badly by many countries, not just Canada and Mexico. We've been taken advantage of."
Reality Check:
This claim is subjective and lacks concrete evidence...
On February 23, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the appointment of conservative commentator Dan Bongino as Deputy Director of the FBI, serving under newly confirmed Director Kash Patel. In his statement, President Trump praised Bongino, stating:
> "Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice! Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our Country, will be joining the FBI as Deputy Director."
On February 21, 2025, President Donald Trump announced his consideration of merging the U.S. Postal Service with the Commerce Department, stating,
"We're thinking about doing that, and it'll be a form of a merger. It's just been a tremendous loser for this country."
On February 19, 2025, President Donald Trump declared,
"CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!"
On February 18, 2025, President Trump announced his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the end of the month to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, ... stating:
“I think I have the power to end this war.”
Trump criticized Ukraine for not engaging in negotiations earlier, suggesting that Kyiv “could have made a deal” to prevent the conflict.
On February 14, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order to withdraw federal funding from schools and universities requiring COVID-19 vaccinations.
"We will not allow the government to mandate what is injected into our children's bodies."
The order directs educational and health agencies to develop plans to eliminate such mandates and withdraw funds from non-compliant institutions.
On February 13, 2025, President Donald Trump proposed reintroducing Russia into the Group of Seven (G7) nations, stating,
"I would love to have Russia back in the G7. I think it’s a mistake to exclude them."
On February 12, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reform the U.S. Foreign Service. The order emphasized that failure to implement the president's agenda could lead to professional discipline, including termination. It stated,
"The Secretary must maintain an exceptional workforce of patriots to implement this policy effectively."
On February 11, 2025, President Donald Trump criticized the judiciary's role in hindering his administration's efforts to reform the federal government. He stated:
> "Billions of Dollars of FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE, has already been found in the investigation of our incompetently run Government. Now certain activists and highly political judges want us to slow down, or stop. Losing ... !!!"
On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order promoting the use of plastic drinking straws, reversing previous environmental policies aimed at reducing single-use plastics. At the signing, he stated, "We're going back to plastic straws," criticizing paper alternatives by saying,
"I don't think plastic is going to affect a shark very much, as they're munching their way through the ocean."
On February 8, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut U.S. financial assistance to South Africa, citing disapproval of its land policy and its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. He stated,
“We will not support countries that engage in discriminatory land expropriation and take positions against our allies.”
