Though this is chatgpt, some things may not be accurate. However with skimming, I don't see anything that is obviously outright incorrect.
- "Climate change is a hoax invented by the Chinese." - November 6, 2012
- Trump claimed that climate change was a conspiracy created by China to undermine U.S. competitiveness, a statement contradicted by overwhelming scientific consensus.
- "I had the largest inauguration crowd in history." - January 20, 2017
- Despite photographic evidence and crowd estimates suggesting otherwise, Trump insisted that his inauguration crowd was the largest in history.
- "I won the popular vote if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally." - November 27, 2016
- Trump falsely asserted that he would have won the popular vote if not for widespread voter fraud, a claim debunked by various studies and investigations.
- "Obamacare covers illegal immigrants." - October 25, 2016
- Trump wrongly claimed that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) provided health coverage to undocumented immigrants.
- "We have the highest taxes anywhere in the world." - Multiple occasions
- Trump frequently made the inaccurate claim that the United States had the highest tax rates globally.
- "I saved more than 600 million dollars bringing F-35 fighter jets costs down." - February 17, 2017
- Trump took credit for cost savings on F-35 fighter jets, but the reduction had been planned and negotiated before he took office.
- "NATO members owe the United States money." - Multiple occasions
- Trump inaccurately suggested that NATO members owed the U.S. money for defense spending, misunderstanding the alliance's financial commitments.
- "Mexico will pay for the wall." - Multiple occasions
- Trump promised that Mexico would fund the construction of a border wall, a pledge that did not materialize.
- "I never said Russia did not meddle in the election." - February 18, 2018
- Trump contradicted his previous statements by claiming he never denied Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
- "We have signed more bills than any president ever." - December 12, 2017
- Trump inaccurately asserted that he had signed more legislation than any other president, overlooking the legislative accomplishments of his predecessors.
- "The Russia investigation is a witch hunt." - Multiple occasions
- Trump repeatedly dismissed the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and potential collusion as a politically motivated witch hunt.
- "The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive." - November 6, 2012
- Trump suggested a conspiracy theory that climate change was a fabrication by China to disadvantage U.S. manufacturing.
- "I have the absolute right to pardon myself." - June 4, 2018
- Trump claimed he had the authority to pardon himself, a legally disputed assertion that sparked debates about presidential powers.
- "China is paying us billions and billions of dollars in tariffs." - Multiple occasions
- Trump misleadingly implied that tariffs on Chinese goods were directly paid to the U.S. Treasury by China, when, in fact, tariffs are paid by American importers.
- "Our steel industry was dead. It was dead. It was a dead industry." - Multiple occasions
- Trump overstated the decline of the U.S. steel industry to justify trade policies, ignoring ongoing production and employment in the sector.
- "We're the highest-taxed nation in the world." - October 30, 2017
- Trump incorrectly claimed that the United States had the highest tax rates globally, neglecting to consider effective tax rates and other factors.
- "No collusion, no obstruction." - Multiple occasions
- Trump repeatedly declared there was no collusion with Russia and no obstruction of justice, despite findings and ongoing investigations suggesting otherwise.
- "We have the cleanest air, the cleanest water that we’ve ever had." - Multiple occasions
- Trump touted environmental achievements, but critics argued that his administration rolled back regulations that protected air and water quality.
- "I'm the most transparent president in history." - November 20, 2018
- Trump claimed to be the most transparent president, but his administration faced scrutiny for limiting access to information and not releasing tax returns.
- "We've done more work than any other president in the first 100 days." - April 21, 2017
- Trump asserted that his administration accomplished more in the first 100 days than any other, a claim that experts disputed.
- "The wall is going up very rapidly." - Multiple occasions
- Trump claimed that the border wall construction was progressing swiftly, but progress was slower than he indicated.
- "I never mocked a disabled reporter." - Multiple occasions
- Despite video evidence, Trump denied mocking a disabled reporter during a campaign rally.
- "The United States has a trade deficit with Canada." - March 15, 2018
- Trump inaccurately stated that the U.S. had a trade deficit with Canada, overlooking the complexity of trade balances.
- "We're the highest-taxed country in the world." - Multiple occasions
- Trump repeatedly made the false claim that the U.S. was the highest-taxed nation globally.
- "Windmills cause cancer." - Multiple occasions
- Trump made baseless claims that the noise from windmills causes cancer, a statement refuted by health experts.
- "We have the best testing system for COVID-19 in the world." - August 5, 2020
- Trump claimed the U.S. had the best COVID-19 testing system despite challenges and critiques of testing availability and efficiency.
- "I single-handedly passed Veterans Choice." - August 7, 2020
- Trump exaggerated his role in passing the Veterans Choice program, which was signed into law by President Obama in 2014.
- "I've been tougher on Russia than any other president." - July 7, 2017
- Trump claimed to be tougher on Russia, but critics argued that his statements and actions suggested a more conciliatory approach.
- "I'm the least racist person there is anywhere in the world." - Multiple occasions
- Trump defended himself against accusations of racism by claiming he was the least racist person, a statement disputed by critics.
- "I never called Meghan Markle 'nasty'." - June 1, 2019
- Trump denied calling Meghan Markle 'nasty,' despite audio recordings confirming the statement.
- "I never told John Bolton that the aid to Ukraine was tied to investigations." - January 27, 2020
- Trump disputed claims by John Bolton regarding the withholding of aid to Ukraine, which became a focal point during the impeachment proceedings.
- "I know more about ISIS than the generals do." - November 12, 2015
- Trump asserted his superior knowledge of ISIS, a claim that drew criticism from military experts.
- "I never worked for Russia." - January 14, 2019
- Trump denied allegations that he worked for Russia, a statement made amid investigations into possible collusion.
- "We're rounding the corner on the pandemic." - Multiple occasions in 2020
- Trump frequently claimed the U.S. was turning the corner on the COVID-19 pandemic despite ongoing challenges and rising cases.
- "I have a great relationship with the Black community." - Multiple occasions
- Trump asserted positive relations with the Black community, but polls and criticisms suggested otherwise.
- "The pandemic is disappearing." - October 27, 2020
- Trump claimed the pandemic was disappearing, contrary to the rising number of COVID-19 cases at that time.
- "I'm the best thing that ever happened to Puerto Rico." - Multiple occasions
- Trump claimed to be a significant positive force for Puerto Rico, but critics pointed to controversies surrounding hurricane relief efforts.
- "I've done more for African Americans than any president since Abraham Lincoln." - Multiple occasions
- Trump touted his accomplishments for African Americans, but opinions on the impact of his policies were divided.
- "The concept of 'QAnon' is one I don't know about." - August 19, 2020
- Trump claimed ignorance about the conspiracy theory QAnon, despite being asked about it multiple times before.
- "We have the best economy in the history of our country." - Multiple occasions
- Trump boasted about having the best economy in U.S. history before the COVID-19 pandemic, a claim subject to debate.
- "I never played golf during the pandemic." - Multiple occasions
- Trump insisted he did not play golf during the pandemic, despite evidence to the contrary.
- "I never had a series of mini-strokes." - September 1, 2020
- Trump denied having experienced a series of mini-strokes, a claim that had not been widely reported.
- "I won the first debate against Joe Biden." - October 1, 2020
- Trump claimed victory in the first presidential debate against Joe Biden, a subjective assertion amid widespread criticism of the debate's chaotic nature.
- "We're going to have a healthcare plan that's far better than Obamacare." - Multiple occasions
- Trump promised a comprehensive healthcare plan to replace Obamacare, but such a plan was not presented during his presidency.
- "The United States has a trade deficit with Japan." - April 17, 2018
- Trump incorrectly stated that the U.S. had a trade deficit with Japan, overlooking the complexities of trade balances.
- "I've been totally exonerated." - Multiple occasions
- Trump claimed total exoneration in various contexts, including the Mueller investigation and impeachment proceedings, which did not provide such clear conclusions.
- "I've been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize." - Multiple occasions
- Trump claimed nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize, but the process for nominations and the credibility of those nominations were questioned.
- "I never called Tim Cook 'Tim Apple'." - March 6, 2019
- Trump denied referring to Apple CEO Tim Cook as 'Tim Apple,' despite video evidence to the contrary.
- "I don't know anything about WikiLeaks." - April 11, 2019
- Trump claimed ignorance about WikiLeaks, despite praising the organization during his 2016 campaign.
- "I'm the most successful person ever to run for the presidency, by far." - June 16, 2015
- Trump asserted that he was the most successful presidential candidate in history, a subjective claim open to interpretation.
