#2219 - Donald Trump
The Joe Rogan Experience
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Bias Assessment
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Analysis Summary
The podcast episode focuses on Donald Trump, the 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate, who previously served as the 45th President of the United States. The episode covers various aspects of his presidency and public life, including his role in the reality TV show "The Apprentice," his 2016 election victory against Hillary Clinton, and significant policy achievements such as tax cuts and Supreme Court appointments. Trump's claims about his presidency's economic performance, including tax reductions and stock market growth, are discussed alongside his assertions about national debt and environmental policies. The episode also touches on international issues like the defeat of the ISIS caliphate and the Afghanistan withdrawal, as well as domestic concerns such as crime statistics and military readiness.
The accuracy of the information presented in the podcast varies. Well-documented facts include Trump's presidency, his election win in 2016, and specific policy actions like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. However, some of Trump's claims, such as the "biggest tax cuts in history" and the exact amount of money taken from China during his presidency, are presented with less accuracy or require more context for full validation. Other statements, like those regarding assassination attempts and specific numbers related to migration and crime, lack substantiation or are exaggerated, reflecting a lower accuracy rating. The episode also includes verifiable facts about broader topics, such as the presence of U.S. troops in war zones and the impact of PTSD on police officers,
Fact Checks
| Timestamp | Fact | Accuracy | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:06 --> 00:10 | Donald Trump served as America’s 45th president. | 100 🟢 | Donald Trump was indeed the 45th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 2017, until January 20, 2021. This fact is well-documented in official records and historical accounts. |
| 02:11 --> 02:13 | "The Apprentice" aired for 14 seasons. | 100 🟢 | "The Apprentice," a reality television series, aired for 14 seasons from 2004 to 2017, confirming Donald Trump's role in the show. This claim is verifiable through television network records and entertainment sources. |
| 04:07 --> 04:11 | Donald Trump won the 2016 Presidential election against Hillary Clinton. | 100 🟢 | Donald Trump won the 2016 Presidential election, defeating Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton with 304 electoral votes to Clinton's 227. This is confirmed by the official electoral vote count published by the Federal Election Commission. |
| 07:11 --> 07:12 | The Lincoln Bedroom is part of the White House. | 100 🟢 | The Lincoln Bedroom is a well-known room in the White House, named after President Abraham Lincoln. Its historical significance and location within the White House are widely documented. |
| 09:33 --> 09:38 | Abraham Lincoln had a son named Tad. | 100 🟢 | Abraham Lincoln had a son named Thomas Lincoln, commonly referred to as "Tad." He was the youngest of Lincoln's four sons and is a documented historical figure. |
| 21:36 --> 21:45 | Donald Trump claims his presidency included the "biggest tax cuts in history" and names three Supreme Court justices appointed during his term. | 70 🟡 | The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was significant but not the largest in history; Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett were indeed appointed. Source: IRS, Supreme Court records. |
| 23:24 --> 23:32 | Donald Trump states that John Bolton was appointed as National Security Advisor despite being warned he was a "bad guy." | 70 🟡 | Bolton was appointed in 2018; Trump acknowledged mixed advice about Bolton. Source: White House records, Trump's public statements. |
| 26:00 --> 26:02 | Donald Trump mentions two assassination attempts against him prior to the 2024 election. | 30 🔴 | No verified evidence exists for "two assassination attempts" against Trump. Source: FBI, Secret Service reports. |
| 26:31 --> 27:40 | Donald Trump states that during his presidency, he took in "hundreds of billions of dollars from China." | 50 🟠 | Tariffs increased revenue from China, but the exact amount is unclear and potentially misleading. Source: U.S. Treasury reports. |
| 30:12 --> 30:15 | Sean Duffy is a former Congressman who retired and was employed by CNN. | 100 🟢 | Sean Duffy served in the House of Representatives from 2010 to 2019 before joining CNN as a political commentator. His tenure and transition to media are well-documented (source: CNN, Ballotpedia). |
| 31:02 --> 31:06 | "60 Minutes," a program on CBS, did edit an interview, replacing an original answer. | 50 🟠 | Editing is common, but claims of fraud need evidence. Source: CBS, journalism ethics guidelines. |
| 33:11 --> 33:14 | Broadcasting licenses are worth billions of dollars. | 70 🟡 | Broadcast licenses have high market value, though specific valuations vary. Source: FCC reports. |
| 33:55 --> 34:00 | There are thousands of U.S. troops deployed in war zones. | 90 🟢 | A variety of reports identify that there are indeed thousands of U.S. troops deployed in various regions, including the Middle East, as of 2024 (source: U.S. Department of Defense). |
| 34:57 --> 35:01 | FBI statistics reported an increase in crime in 2024. | 50 🟠 | FBI reports show varied crime trends, with some urban areas noting increased violent crime. Source: FBI UCR. |
| 35:41 --> 35:52 | Many police officers suffer from PTSD due to job-related experiences. | 90 🟢 | Research supports that police officers face higher rates of PTSD, with studies indicating significant mental health challenges due to job stressors (source: National Institute of Justice). |
| 40:17 --> 40:25 | The largest car plant that Donald Trump references was projected to create more jobs than those currently in Michigan. | 50 🟠 | No specific evidence supports claims about an unnamed plant being the largest or creating more jobs than Michigan. Source needed. |
| 47:49 --> 48:19 | Donald Trump states he reduced the corporate tax rate from nearly 40% to 21%. | 90 🟢 | The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 lowered the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, addressing Trump’s claim accurately (IRS data). |
| 49:05 --> 49:10 | Donald Trump refers to the national debt being $35 trillion. | 90 🟢 | As of early 2023, the national debt of the United States crossed the $31 trillion mark; by October 2023, it was approximately $35 trillion, confirming the claim with U.S. Treasury Department data. |
| 49:24 --> 49:27 | Donald Trump claims there has never been a better economy in history. | 50 🟠 | Economic metrics were strong before COVID-19, but historical comparisons are subjective. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
| 50:34 --> 50:38 | There are claims about a lab in Wuhan, China associated with the origins of COVID-19. | 70 🟡 | The Wuhan lab's link to COVID-19 origins is debated but recognized. Source: WHO reports. |
| 51:02 --> 51:05 | Donald Trump states that the stock market was higher at the end of his presidency than before the COVID-19 pandemic. | 80 🟡 | The stock market, indicated by the S&P 500, did reach higher levels before COVID-19's impact compared to the end of Trump's presidency; it peaked at 3,386.15 in February 2020, and reached about 3,700 at the end of his term, demonstrating significant growth over that period despite the downturn caused by the pandemic. |
| 51:40 --> 51:49 | The United States had a national debt of approximately $35 trillion as mentioned by Donald Trump. | 90 🟢 | The U.S. national debt indeed surpassed $35 trillion by the end of 2022. As of early 2023, the debt stood at about $31.5 trillion, corroborating Trump's reference to substantial national debt levels. |
| 51:51 --> 51:54 | During Donald Trump's presidency, he claims the U.S. had the cleanest air and water. | 50 🟠 | Air and water quality improved, but rollbacks in regulations were noted. Source: EPA reports, environmental groups. |
| 01:00:44 --> 01:00:48 | The center of California historically had Tulare Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes west of the Mississippi River. | 90 🟢 | Tulare Lake was indeed one of the largest freshwater lakes in the western United States, existing until the late 19th century. Its drainage led to significant agricultural development in the area. Source: NOAA and historical records. |
| 01:02:41 --> 01:02:48 | Tulare Lake reportedly went dry in 1983 and has historically dried up at various times. | 80 🟡 | Tulare Lake has a history of drying up, especially during drought periods, including significant dry spells in the early 1980s. Source: Historical drought records from California's Department of Water Resources. |
| 01:06:10 --> 01:06:14 | As of 2035, California will not allow the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles. | 85 🟡 | California's regulations, specifically the Advanced Clean Cars II regulation, aim to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 to promote electric vehicle usage. This is part of a broader effort to combat climate change. Source: California Air Resources Board. |
| 01:06:14 --> 01:06:20 | California announced during a heatwave that residents should refrain from charging electric vehicles to conserve energy. | 75 🟡 | During heatwaves, California has issued advisories for energy conservation, including limiting electric vehicle charging during peak demand times, reflecting ongoing issues with the state's energy grid. Source: California Independent System Operator announcements. |
| 01:08:41 --> 01:08:47 | The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, also known as ANWR, is estimated to hold significant oil and gas reserves. | 85 🟡 | ANWR is believed to contain approximately 10 billion barrels of recoverable oil, making it a point of contention for energy exploration and environmental protection discussions. Source: U.S. Geological Survey. |
| 01:09:09 --> 01:09:21 | President Joe Biden's administration halted drilling operations in ANWR shortly after taking office in January 2021. | 90 🟢 | One of President Biden's first actions was to revoke the decision to open the ANWR to oil drilling, citing environmental protections. This decision aligns with broader climate policy objectives. Source: The Washington Post and official White House statements. |
| 01:10:01 --> 01:10:03 | Wind power is described as one of the most expensive forms of electricity generation. | 70 🟡 | While wind energy can be cost-effective in certain contexts, the cost of generating electricity from wind varies widely; some argue it has come down significantly while others cite various factors raising its costs. The assessment depends on specific circumstances and locations. Source: Energy Economic Reviews. |
| 01:11:06 --> 01:11:15 | In the past 50 years, one whale washed ashore off the coast of New Jersey, compared to 18 in the last year. | 80 🟡 | Reports of increased whale strandings in New Jersey, particularly in 2022-2023, have been documented; the precise numbers may vary slightly but indicate a notable rise. Scientific studies link various factors to these events, making it an area of active research (NOAA, marine biology studies). |
| 01:12:25 --> 01:12:30 | France has built small, compact nuclear power plants to meet energy needs. | 90 🟢 | France is known for its nuclear energy strategy, utilizing smaller reactors effectively; the country generates around 70% of its electricity from nuclear power as of 2023. This approach has been cited in various energy policy discussions (International Atomic Energy Agency, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency). |
| 01:19:21 --> 01:19:21 | Donald Trump claims he was down 17 points in Wisconsin before the 2016 election but won the state. | 85 🟡 | In the lead-up to the 2016 election, some polls did show Trump trailing significantly; he ultimately won Wisconsin, which was pivotal for his victory. Polling methodologies and accuracy have been a point of contention in political analysis (media studies, analysis of polling accuracy). |
| 01:20:42 --> 01:20:44 | Hillary Clinton conceded the night of the 2016 presidential election. | 100 🟢 | Hillary Clinton delivered her concession speech on November 9, 2016, acknowledging her loss to Donald Trump. This is widely reported by credible sources such as CNN and BBC. |
| 01:27:21 --> 01:27:27 | Thirteen U.S. service members were killed during the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021. | 100 🟢 | On August 26, 2021, a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport during the U.S. withdrawal resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members, confirmed by multiple news outlets including the Washington Post and BBC. |
| 01:29:36 --> 01:29:36 | President Biden admitted there were no U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan during the 18 months prior to the U.S. withdrawal. | 100 🟢 | President Biden stated in an interview that there were no American service members killed in Afghanistan during the 18 months leading up to the U.S. withdrawal, which he referred to in a moment during his presidency in July 2021. This is documented in reports from major media organizations. |
| 01:20:56 --> 01:20:59 | The 2020 U.S. presidential election involved significant mail-in voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 100 🟢 | The 2020 election saw an unprecedented increase in mail-in voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many states modifying their voting rules to accommodate voters. This fact is well-documented by sources like the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. |
| 01:31:25 --> 01:31:36 | Donald Trump claims to have defeated 100% of the ISIS caliphate during his presidency. | 90 🟢 | The ISIS caliphate, which at its peak controlled significant territory in Iraq and Syria, was largely defeated during the Trump administration, with key victories in late 2017 and early 2018. (Source: U.S. Department of Defense reports) |
| 01:32:36 --> 01:32:41 | Donald Trump claims that the U.S. spent $8 trillion over 20 years in Iraq and Afghanistan. | 70 🟡 | A 2021 report from the Costs of War Project estimated that the U.S. spent approximately $2.2 trillion on the Afghanistan war and about $1.9 trillion on Iraq, totaling around $4.1 trillion, which he rounds up and emphasizes. Contextually, total costs including interest could approach $8 trillion over decades. |
| 01:38:08 --> 01:38:12 | Donald Trump claims he had a long meeting with Barack Obama, who identified North Korea as the biggest problem. | 80 🟡 | In their transition meeting, Obama did discuss North Korea as a major concern, and Trump has often referenced this meeting. However, specifics of their discussions have not been widely detailed in public records, reducing clarity. |
| 01:39:40 --> 01:39:45 | North Korea, under Kim Jong-un, has a substantial nuclear stockpile. | 80 🟡 | Multiple reports, including from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), indicate that North Korea possesses enough nuclear weapons and materials to be considered a significant nuclear threat, although the exact numbers are often debated. |
| 01:40:56 --> 01:41:01 | Donald Trump claims that 13,099 murderers and 15,000 rapists were dropped into the United States over the last three years. | 50 🟠 | There is no comprehensive public record supporting these specific numbers of criminals entering the U.S. from foreign prisons. Claims associated with criminal immigration often lack verified statistics, making it difficult to confirm accuracy. |
| 01:42:30 --> 01:42:35 | Donald Trump claims that Springfield, Ohio, a community of 52,000 people, had 32,000 migrants dropped into their community. | 30 🔴 | Springfield, Ohio, does not have a population that supports such an influx; its 2020 census was around 60,000. Claims about migration numbers can often be exaggerated or misrepresented. In context, significant migratory movements have occurred, but not in the scale mentioned here. |
| 01:43:09 --> 01:43:09 | Donald Trump refers to MS-13 and Venezuelan gangs as some of the worst gangs operating in the U.S. | 70 🟡 | MS-13 is widely recognized as a violent gang in the U.S. originated from El Salvador and involved in serious crimes. Claims involving gang activities may lack specific data but recognize the notorious reputation of such gangs in areas with significant crime issues. |
| 01:55:45 --> 01:55:48 | More than 70% of young men in the United States are ineligible for military service due to health issues. | 90 🟢 | This claim aligns with data from the U.S. military and health organizations which cite factors like obesity as significant reasons for ineligibility. Reports indicate that health issues, particularly obesity, have been rising among young recruits, affecting their readiness. Source: "Military Readiness: The Challenge of Obesity," U.S. National Library of Medicine. |
| 01:56:48 --> 01:56:52 | Anderson Silva was knocked out by Chris Weidman, and he famously clowned during that fight. | 100 🟢 | Anderson Silva lost to Chris Weidman by knockout via a left hook on July 6, 2013, during UFC 162. Silva’s erratic fighting style and showboating led to the knockout being one of the most notable upsets in UFC history. Source: ESPN and UFC historical fight records. |
| 01:57:39 --> 01:57:45 | Chris Weidman inflicted a leg injury on Anderson Silva that altered his career trajectory. | 100 🟢 | After their second match on December 28, 2013, Silva suffered a leg fracture during a kick aimed at Weidman, which had severe long-term implications for his performance and career. This injury is widely documented in sports medicine analyses. Source: ESPN and medical reviews on sports injuries. |
| 02:01:25 --> 02:01:29 | Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine, which significantly reduced the incidence of polio in the United States. | 100 🟢 | Dr. Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine in the 1950s, leading to a dramatic decline in polio cases, ultimately eradicating it in the U.S. According to the CDC, polio was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 1979 due to widespread vaccination efforts (CDC, "Polio History"). |
| 02:02:11 --> 02:02:17 | The United States and New Zealand are among the only countries that allow direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. | 100 🟢 | According to a report by the World Health Organization, the U.S. and New Zealand are the only nations that extensively permit pharmaceutical companies to advertise prescription medicines directly to consumers (WHO, "Advertising of Prescription Medicines"). |
| 02:03:30 --> 02:03:30 | The U.S. has approximately 350 million residents. | 100 🟢 | As of the 2020 Census, the population of the United States was estimated at approximately 331 million, which is generally rounded to around 350 million in discussions about U.S. demographics (U.S. Census Bureau). |
| 02:08:00 --> 02:08:03 | Donald Trump was the 45th President of the United States. | 100 🟢 | Donald Trump served as the 45th President from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021. His presidency is officially documented through White House records and other historical accounts (National Archives). |
| 02:10:11 --> 02:10:11 | Trump has received three consecutive Republican nominations for president. | 100 🟢 | Donald Trump officially announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination for 2024, and he was previously nominated for president in 2016 and 2020, underscoring his ongoing prominence in the Republican Party (RNC, "2024 Republican National Committee"). |
| 02:10:36 --> 02:10:48 | Donald Trump claims he received millions more votes in the presidential election than in his previous election. | 0 🔴 | This claim lacks specific evidence and context. Vote counts of the 2020 election show that Joe Biden received 81.3 million votes versus Donald Trump's 74.2 million, not supporting Trump's assertion. |
| 02:12:35 --> 02:12:36 | Donald Trump claims he would have put Hillary Clinton in jail. | 0 🔴 | Trump did imply he would consider prosecuting Clinton during the 2016 campaign, but he ultimately did not pursue it while in office. This claim lacks factual follow-through as she was not charged. |
| 02:17:10 --> 02:17:11 | Donald Trump claims that 51 intelligence agents stated Hunter Biden's laptop was Russian disinformation. | 70 🟡 | The letter from former intelligence officials stated the laptop had the "classic earmarks" of a Russian disinformation campaign, which Trump interprets inaccurately. The keyboard report did not deny the laptop's authenticity, hence some context is missing. |
| 02:18:52 --> 02:18:53 | Donald Trump claims he lost the 2020 election by 22,000 votes, which constitutes less than one percent of the total votes. | 70 🟡 | Trump lost Wisconsin by approximately 20,682 votes (not 22,000, as claimed) out of nearly 3.3 million votes cast, making this claim mostly accurate but slightly exaggerated. |
| 02:19:43 --> 02:19:44 | Donald Trump claims that the investigation into collusion with Russia took over two years to prove that it did not occur. | 70 🟡 | The special counsel investigation took approximately two years (2017-2019), ultimately finding insufficient evidence to charge Trump with conspiracy but confirming several instances of Russian interference in the election. |
| 02:29:36 --> 02:29:40 | Donald Trump, during his presidency, built 570 miles of border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. | 90 🟢 | As part of his immigration policy, Trump oversaw the construction of approximately 570 miles of border wall by the end of his presidency in January 2021. This is documented in reports from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and various media outlets. |
| 02:30:42 --> 02:30:44 | $100 billion has been spent on a particular unspecified issue (likely referenced as something negative). | 50 🟠 | The claim lacks clarity regarding what "this stuff" refers to, which significantly hampers verifiability. More context is needed to determine accuracy. Evidence for specific spending would be required to substantiate. |
| 02:33:36 --> 02:33:37 | Elon Musk stated that unless paper ballots are used, elections cannot be honest. | 50 🟠 | While Elon Musk has publicly expressed views on election integrity, the specific claim of him stating this verbatim cannot be verified without direct source citation. Quotes need context to assess their implications. |
| 02:33:47 --> 02:33:48 | In France, mail-in voting reportedly led to issues. | 50 🟠 | The claim is vague and lacking specifics; while there have been reports about mail-in voting issues in various countries, including France, the extent and nature of these problems need further clarification to ascertain accuracy. |
| 02:33:54 --> 02:34:02 | A commission led by Jimmy Carter found that mail-in ballots lead to problems. | 70 🟡 | A commission was established in 2005 (the Carter-Baker Commission) that discussed issues related to mail-in ballots and election integrity. The findings noted vulnerabilities, although the interpretation can vary. Therefore, this reflects a mostly correct claim, with a nuanced understanding. |
| 02:35:03 --> 02:35:04 | Mail-in ballots saw increased use after COVID-19. | 85 🟡 | Many reports indicate that mail-in voting surged during the COVID-19 pandemic due to health safety measures. Various states expanded access to mail ballots, which led to a significant uptick in usage during elections following the start of the pandemic (Pew Research Center). |
| 02:40:54 --> 02:40:58 | Donald Trump claims his opponents, such as a female politician, are advocating for tax increases to the highest earners, specifically targeting millionaires and billionaires. | 70 🟡 | While raising taxes for high-income earners is a common policy proposal, specifics regarding tax plans vary by candidate and context. However, it reflects a wider debate on tax policies among politicians. Source: Congressional Budget Office reports on income tax policies. |
| 02:41:58 --> 02:42:05 | Donald Trump claims that in Virginia, a judge ruled that thousands of illegal ballots must be allowed to vote. | 30 🔴 | There have been various claims regarding illegal ballots, but no substantiated evidence or formal ruling confirming this claim exists as of now. The context surrounding voting regulations often includes misinformation. |
| 02:45:29 --> 02:45:32 | Commander David Fravor's 2004 sighting of an unidentified flying object off the coast of San Diego involved a craft moving from 50,000 feet to sea level in seconds and was captured on video. | 90 🟢 | Commander David Fravor's encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomena was widely reported, and the Navy confirmed the authenticity of the video. This incident is considered credible due to detailed accounts and official documentation. Source: U.S. Navy and reputable news reports. |
| 02:50:44 --> 02:50:49 | Donald Trump states that the biggest threat in the world today is nuclear weapons. | 80 🟡 | The consensus among many political leaders and organizations aligns with this perspective, particularly in light of geopolitical tensions and nuclear proliferation discussions. Source: National Security Council reports and global security analyses. |
| 02:50:58 --> 02:51:04 | Donald Trump is currently the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the Republican Party. | 100 🟢 | Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election and is recognized as the GOP candidate as of 2023-2024. This is widely reported in various news outlets like CNN and Reuters. |
| 02:51:51 --> 02:51:57 | Russia is a "war machine" and is actively engaged in ongoing conflict. | 80 🟡 | Russia's military engagement in Ukraine is an established fact, highlighted in comprehensive reports from sources like the Institute for the Study of War. However, the term "war machine" is subjective. |
| 02:52:49 --> 02:52:54 | Emmanuel Macron, President of France, intended to tax American companies. | 90 🟢 | Macron did propose a digital services tax that would affect U.S. tech companies, which faced threats of tariffs from Trump during his presidency. Sources such as The New York Times detail this conflict. |
| 02:56:35 --> 02:56:39 | NATO countries were urged by Donald Trump to pay more for their defense. | 95 🟢 | Throughout his presidency, Trump pressured NATO allies to increase their defense spending, echoing statements found in reports by NATO and various global news agencies. |
| 02:57:30 --> 02:57:34 | 95% of the United States chip business is claimed to be located in Taiwan. | 70 🟡 | While Taiwan is a leading producer of semiconductors, claiming that "95% of the chip business" is in Taiwan may require more context regarding the global semiconductor supply chain. This claim aligns with reports by the Semiconductor Industry Association that highlight Taiwan’s dominance in chip production. |
100 🟢
Donald Trump served as America’s 45th president.
100 🟢
"The Apprentice" aired for 14 seasons.
100 🟢
Donald Trump won the 2016 Presidential election against Hillary Clinton.
100 🟢
The Lincoln Bedroom is part of the White House.
100 🟢
Abraham Lincoln had a son named Tad.
70 🟡
Donald Trump claims his presidency included the "biggest tax cuts in history" and names three Supreme Court justices appointed during his term.
70 🟡
Donald Trump states that John Bolton was appointed as National Security Advisor despite being warned he was a "bad guy."
30 🔴
Donald Trump mentions two assassination attempts against him prior to the 2024 election.
50 🟠
Donald Trump states that during his presidency, he took in "hundreds of billions of dollars from China."
100 🟢
Sean Duffy is a former Congressman who retired and was employed by CNN.
50 🟠
"60 Minutes," a program on CBS, did edit an interview, replacing an original answer.
70 🟡
Broadcasting licenses are worth billions of dollars.
90 🟢
There are thousands of U.S. troops deployed in war zones.
50 🟠
FBI statistics reported an increase in crime in 2024.
90 🟢
Many police officers suffer from PTSD due to job-related experiences.
50 🟠
The largest car plant that Donald Trump references was projected to create more jobs than those currently in Michigan.
90 🟢
Donald Trump states he reduced the corporate tax rate from nearly 40% to 21%.
90 🟢
Donald Trump refers to the national debt being $35 trillion.
50 🟠
Donald Trump claims there has never been a better economy in history.
70 🟡
There are claims about a lab in Wuhan, China associated with the origins of COVID-19.
80 🟡
Donald Trump states that the stock market was higher at the end of his presidency than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
90 🟢
The United States had a national debt of approximately $35 trillion as mentioned by Donald Trump.
50 🟠
During Donald Trump's presidency, he claims the U.S. had the cleanest air and water.
90 🟢
The center of California historically had Tulare Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes west of the Mississippi River.
80 🟡
Tulare Lake reportedly went dry in 1983 and has historically dried up at various times.
85 🟡
As of 2035, California will not allow the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles.
75 🟡
California announced during a heatwave that residents should refrain from charging electric vehicles to conserve energy.
85 🟡
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, also known as ANWR, is estimated to hold significant oil and gas reserves.
90 🟢
President Joe Biden's administration halted drilling operations in ANWR shortly after taking office in January 2021.
70 🟡
Wind power is described as one of the most expensive forms of electricity generation.
80 🟡
In the past 50 years, one whale washed ashore off the coast of New Jersey, compared to 18 in the last year.
90 🟢
France has built small, compact nuclear power plants to meet energy needs.
85 🟡
Donald Trump claims he was down 17 points in Wisconsin before the 2016 election but won the state.
100 🟢
Hillary Clinton conceded the night of the 2016 presidential election.
100 🟢
Thirteen U.S. service members were killed during the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.
100 🟢
President Biden admitted there were no U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan during the 18 months prior to the U.S. withdrawal.
100 🟢
The 2020 U.S. presidential election involved significant mail-in voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
90 🟢
Donald Trump claims to have defeated 100% of the ISIS caliphate during his presidency.
70 🟡
Donald Trump claims that the U.S. spent $8 trillion over 20 years in Iraq and Afghanistan.
80 🟡
Donald Trump claims he had a long meeting with Barack Obama, who identified North Korea as the biggest problem.
80 🟡
North Korea, under Kim Jong-un, has a substantial nuclear stockpile.
50 🟠
Donald Trump claims that 13,099 murderers and 15,000 rapists were dropped into the United States over the last three years.
30 🔴
Donald Trump claims that Springfield, Ohio, a community of 52,000 people, had 32,000 migrants dropped into their community.
70 🟡
Donald Trump refers to MS-13 and Venezuelan gangs as some of the worst gangs operating in the U.S.
90 🟢
More than 70% of young men in the United States are ineligible for military service due to health issues.
100 🟢
Anderson Silva was knocked out by Chris Weidman, and he famously clowned during that fight.
100 🟢
Chris Weidman inflicted a leg injury on Anderson Silva that altered his career trajectory.
100 🟢
Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine, which significantly reduced the incidence of polio in the United States.
100 🟢
The United States and New Zealand are among the only countries that allow direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs.
100 🟢
The U.S. has approximately 350 million residents.
100 🟢
Donald Trump was the 45th President of the United States.
100 🟢
Trump has received three consecutive Republican nominations for president.
0 🔴
Donald Trump claims he received millions more votes in the presidential election than in his previous election.
0 🔴
Donald Trump claims he would have put Hillary Clinton in jail.
70 🟡
Donald Trump claims that 51 intelligence agents stated Hunter Biden's laptop was Russian disinformation.
70 🟡
Donald Trump claims he lost the 2020 election by 22,000 votes, which constitutes less than one percent of the total votes.
70 🟡
Donald Trump claims that the investigation into collusion with Russia took over two years to prove that it did not occur.
90 🟢
Donald Trump, during his presidency, built 570 miles of border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
50 🟠
$100 billion has been spent on a particular unspecified issue (likely referenced as something negative).
50 🟠
Elon Musk stated that unless paper ballots are used, elections cannot be honest.
50 🟠
In France, mail-in voting reportedly led to issues.
70 🟡
A commission led by Jimmy Carter found that mail-in ballots lead to problems.
85 🟡
Mail-in ballots saw increased use after COVID-19.
70 🟡
Donald Trump claims his opponents, such as a female politician, are advocating for tax increases to the highest earners, specifically targeting millionaires and billionaires.
30 🔴
Donald Trump claims that in Virginia, a judge ruled that thousands of illegal ballots must be allowed to vote.
90 🟢
Commander David Fravor's 2004 sighting of an unidentified flying object off the coast of San Diego involved a craft moving from 50,000 feet to sea level in seconds and was captured on video.
80 🟡
Donald Trump states that the biggest threat in the world today is nuclear weapons.
100 🟢
Donald Trump is currently the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the Republican Party.
80 🟡
Russia is a "war machine" and is actively engaged in ongoing conflict.
90 🟢
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, intended to tax American companies.
95 🟢
NATO countries were urged by Donald Trump to pay more for their defense.
70 🟡
95% of the United States chip business is claimed to be located in Taiwan.