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Fact check: Fact check trump said vaccines are poison

Checked on September 18, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The claim that Trump said vaccines are poison is not supported by any of the provided analyses [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]. In fact, none of the sources mention Trump making a statement that vaccines are poison [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]. Some sources discuss Trump's comments on using disinfectant as a potential treatment for COVID-19, which is unrelated to vaccines [1] [2]. Other sources examine vaccine misinformation, COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, and the politicization of COVID-19, but do not mention Trump describing vaccines as poison [4] [5] [6] [7] [9]. Testimony by Jake Scott even includes a quotation attributed to President Trump stating that vaccines "just pure and simple work" and are not controversial, directly contradicting the claim that Trump said vaccines are poison [8].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

  • The original statement lacks context about Trump's actual comments on vaccines, which are not mentioned in any of the provided analyses [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9].
  • Alternative viewpoints on vaccine safety and effectiveness are presented in some sources, which debunk the claim that vaccines contain toxic levels of certain substances [3].
  • The politicization of COVID-19 is discussed in some sources, which may be relevant to understanding the context of vaccine misinformation, but do not support the claim that Trump said vaccines are poison [4].
  • The scientific consensus on COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness is presented in some sources, which contradicts the claim that vaccines are poison [7] [9].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading or biased, as it falsely attributes a statement to Trump that is not supported by any of the provided analyses [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]. This misinformation may benefit those who seek to discredit Trump or promote vaccine hesitancy, but it harms the public's understanding of vaccine safety and effectiveness [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [9]. Responsible reporting requires verifying claims through reliable sources, which in this case contradict the original statement [8].

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