Fact check: 20 false and misleading claims Trump made in his announcement speech
Former President Donald Trump began his 2024 presidential campaign just as he ended his presidency in 2021: with a whole lot of inaccuracy.
Like many of Trump’s speeches as president, his announcement speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Tuesday was filled with false claims about a variety of topics – from his record in office to his Democratic opponents to the economy, the environment and foreign policy.
Here is a fact check of 20 false or misleading things he said. This is not a comprehensive list.
Afghanistan withdrawal
Trump claimed Tuesday evening...