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13 checks on the record, newest first.

Verdict mix: 10 True · 1 Mostly True · 2 False

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13 reviewed checks

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Trump asserted that the reporter in question works for Reuters

Verdict: True
Trump was told by the reporter himself that he worked for Reuters, and Trump then called the outlet 'terrible,' confirming he identified the reporter as a Reuters journalist.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 31, 2026
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The New York Times used Wedgewood Polls, a company that admitted its published poll numbers were fake and made up

Verdict: True
The New York Times included Wedgewood Polls in its aggregation databases and coverage before the firm admitted its poll data was fabricated.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 23, 2026
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Andrew Klavan is a New York Times bestselling author who wrote the book 'Find Me Nowhere'

Verdict: True
Andrew Klavan is indeed identified as a New York Times bestselling author who wrote the book 'Find Me Nowhere.'The Baseline automated desk · Oct 22, 2026
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Newt Gingrich has a new book entitled 'AMERICA’S GOLDEN AGE - TRUMPISM & AN ERA OF LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES.'

Verdict: True
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich authored a book titled 'America's Golden Age: Trumpism and an Era of Limitless Possibilities.'The Baseline automated desk · Oct 19, 2026
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The New York Times doctored a photo to artificially put mold all over the building at Donald Trump's Doral property.

Verdict: False
The New York Times did not doctor the photograph of Trump National Doral; the image was an authentic photo taken by an independent photographer in 2020.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 12, 2026
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Mike Ditka has died

Verdict: True
Reports confirm that legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka has died at age 86.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 10, 2026
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Dr. Marc Siegel has written a new book titled "The Angels Among Us: How God’s Messengers Play a Role in Healing."

Verdict: True
Donald Trump accurately stated that Dr. Marc Siegel wrote a new book titled "The Angels Among Us: How God's Messengers Play a Role in Healing."The Baseline automated desk · Oct 4, 2026
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He is banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House.

Verdict: True
Reports confirm that Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering the White House.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 25, 2026
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Politico received an $8 million contribution from the U.S. government to keep it afloat.

Verdict: False
Politico did not receive an $8 million government contribution to keep it afloat; the sum represents payments across federal agencies for news subscriptions.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 22, 2026
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Victor Davis Hanson wrote a book titled "The Counter Revolution"

Verdict: Mostly True
Victor Davis Hanson did write a book, titled 'The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement,' which Trump referred to as 'The Counter Revolution' in his post.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 7, 2026
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Donald Trump joined Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick on his new podcast, Lt. Dan, to discuss the upcoming Republican Convention in Dallas, Iran, and other issues.

Verdict: True
Trump's own Truth Social post and the iHeart podcast listing confirm he joined Dan Patrick's 'Lt. Dan' podcast to discuss the upcoming Republican Convention in Dallas, Iran, and other issues like socialism/communism.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 5, 2026
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Maria Bartiromo will no longer have her shows on FoxNews/Business.

Verdict: True
Multiple outlets confirm Fox News parted ways with Maria Bartiromo, ending her shows on Fox News and Fox Business, matching Trump's Truth Social statement.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 4, 2026
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Jon Voight visited the White House to show support for the American movie and television industry.

Verdict: True
Multiple sources confirm Jon Voight visited the White House and met with Trump specifically to discuss support for the American movie and television industry, including a federal tax incentive.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 4, 2026
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