One last time (as president): Fact-checking Donald Trump’s departure speech

Shortly before his term was due to end on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump spoke at a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews before flying home to Florida. The event broke with the tradition of outgoing presidents attending their successor’s inauguration, instead allowing Trump to hold a mini-rally attended by supporters.

In those remarks before a modest crowd, Trump said, "I wish the new administration great luck and great success. I think they'll have great success."

However, the consistent pattern of his political life — a penchant for exaggeration, and...