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    Here are the most viral lies about Donald Trump that we debunked

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    Throughout the presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump was both the subject and disseminator of various false allegations online.

    Now, with less than a week until Election Day, social media users continue to share misinformation about Trump, since edited images And fake messages to false statements about his court cases And assassination attempts.

    Trump has also made false statements, including his oft-repeated claim that he lost to Joe Biden in 2020 due to electoral fraud. Multiple tell, notice And checks confirmed that the results of the 2020 presidential election were legitimate.

    He also falsely claimed that millions of non-citizens vote in the American elections, this Haitian migrants in Ohio ate pets and that the the government had no money to help hurricane victims because it was spent on migrants living illegally in the country.

    Several polls show that Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a conflict situation. tight race in battleground states as the two candidates conclude their last week in the electoral campaign.

    Here’s a recap of the fact-checking done on Trump by USA TODAY’s fact-checking team.

    Related: False and misleading claims about Kamala Harris multiply as elections approach | Fact Check Summary

    Claim: The Constitution “clearly states that a felon cannot hold elected office”

    Our rating: False

    Neither the 14th Amendment nor any other part of the Constitution prohibits criminals from gaining power, an expert told USA TODAY. The section mentioned in the post prohibits anyone sworn to the Constitution and “engaged in insurrection” from taking office, but a Supreme Court ruling in March requires Congress to act to have them removed. applied.

    Full fact check: The 14th Amendment does not prohibit criminals from gaining power

    Claim: Trump had his convictions ‘vacated’ on October 10, got $500 million refund

    Our rating: False

    As of October 10, Trump’s conviction in his hush money criminal case had not been “overturned.” He faces a separate civil judgment for fraud of nearly $500 million and posted $175 million bond, but received no “restitution” of that money. Although the justices heard arguments in September related to his appeal of that ruling, they did not issue a decision before the position was shared.

    Full fact check: Post falsely claims Trump’s conviction was ‘overturned’ in October

    Claim: Image shows message from Trump saying ‘I hate Adolf Hitler’

    Our rating: Modified

    The image is a fabrication. The details of the post match those of an online meme generator, and there is no record of the post on Trump’s Truth Social profile or in reputable media reports.

    Full fact check: Image of Trump’s message about ‘hate’ towards Hitler is fabricated

    Claim: Exclusion of Trump in Oregon voter flyer is evidence of election interference

    Our rating: False

    The Oregon Republican Party and the secretary of state’s office said former President Donald Trump’s statement was excluded because he chose not to submit one. His name is listed in the brochure with a disclaimer stating so, and he will still appear on the state’s ballots.

    Full fact check: Exclusion of Trump statement in Oregon pamphlet not a sign of interference

    Claim: Trump canceled second debate, appearances on CNN, ’60 Minutes’ and others

    Our rating: Partly false

    Trump canceled some of the events mentioned in the message, but he never agreed to participate in others.

    Full fact check: Partly false claim: Trump canceled CNN town hall, NRA rally and other events

    Claim: Video shows Trump’s college report card

    Our rating: Modified

    The bulletin image is fabricated. Fordham University identified him as inauthentic in a social media post.

    Full fact check: These are not Trump’s grades from Fordham. The image in the video is a “counterfeit”

    Claim: Image shows message from Trump about second alleged assassination attempt

    Our rating: Modified

    The image is a fabrication. There is no record of the post on Trump’s Truth Social account.

    Full fact check: Trump’s supposed message that his would-be assassins are ‘0-2’ is fabricated

    Claim: The image shows The Atlantic’s headline saying “Trump is literally Hitler.”

    Our rating: Modified

    The image is fabricated. The Atlantic said the headline was an edited version of an Oct. 22 article titled “Trump: ‘I need the kind of generals Hitler had.’ » The summary is also modified.

    Full fact check: No, The Atlantic did not publish an article with a headline that said Trump is Hitler.

    Claim: Image shows Trump wading through floodwaters after Hurricane Helene

    Our rating: Modified

    Experts and an AI detection tool confirmed that the image was generated by AI. There is no evidence that Trump waded into floodwaters following Hurricane Helene.

    Full fact check: Image of Donald Trump wading through floodwaters is generated by AI

    Claim: Melania Trump said she wants a divorce

    Our rating: False

    Melania Trump has not made any public statements supporting this claim, and a spokesperson for Donald Trump has said the claim is false. The former first lady reiterated her support for her husband in numerous interviews during the final weeks of the 2024 campaign.

    Full fact check: Melania Trump publicly supported her husband and did not file for divorce

    Claim: Trump posted an article about military relations and interaction with a ‘Civil War soldier’

    Our rating: False

    Trump did not post this. This is a usurper whose account has been suspended for violating the platform’s rules. There is no record of the post on Trump’s verified account.

    Full fact check: It was an impersonator, not Trump, who spoke about the military and meeting a ‘Civil War veteran’

    Claim: The image shows a Fox News article about Donald Trump donating $1,300 to help hurricane victims.

    Our rating: Modified

    The image was originally posted online on a Trump parody content page. Experts have said the photo of Trump with the check shows signs of being generated by AI, and there is no evidence that Fox News published such a story.

    Full fact check: AI-generated image of Trump with hurricane relief check started as a parody

    Claim: Image shows message from Trump attacking Jack Smith

    Our rating: Modified

    Trump has attacked Jack Smith in various forms, but he has not released this message. The image is a fabrication. There is no record of the post on his Truth Social profile.

    Full fact check: Trump called Jack Smith a “left-wing weirdo”? No, the image is fabricated

    Claim: Trump only pledged 3% of Hurricane Helene fundraiser proceeds to victims

    Our rating: False

    The GoFundMe page has committed to directing all funds raised to hurricane victims, as required by the platform’s policy. Approximately 3% of each donation goes toward GoFundMe transaction fees.

    Full fact check: No, Trump did not promise only 3% of GoFundMe profits to Hélène’s victims

    Claim: Displaced Trump supporters can get free shelter at Mar-a-Lago and other properties

    Our rating: False

    This claim is unfounded. Trump has made no public statements offering free housing to supporters affected by the hurricane.

    Full fact check: Free lodging at Mar-a-Lago for displaced Trump voters? No, it’s baseless

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