TRUMP'S FALSE OR MISLEADING CLAIMS
Public statements by Donald Trump that are disputed, fact-checked or debunked by media and independent organisations, including historical revisionism and self-aggrandising claims
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country taxing US tech giants
RTJun 27, 2026, 08:51 PM
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on all countries that levy taxes on digital services provided by US technology firms. The threat targets nations seeking to tax American tech giants.
Trump mocks Newsom's dyslexia, says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities'
BBC WORLDTrump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia
Mar 17, 2026, 02:04 AM
President Donald Trump mocked California Governor Gavin Newsom's dyslexia, claiming that presidents "should not have learning disabilities." The remarks drew swift condemnation from the National Center for Learning Disabilities, which said it was "disturbed" by the president's comments. The attack is widely seen as part of Trump's ongoing political targeting of Newsom, a prominent Democratic figure.