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Fact check: What are the most common topics Donald Trump lies about?

Checked on September 16, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided suggest that Donald Trump has lied about various topics, including economic issues such as jobs reports, inflation, and unemployment [1] [2], as well as COVID-19, where he has spread misinformation about the virus and its treatment [3]. Additionally, Trump has made false claims about voter fraud, arguing that the voting system is unfairly stacked against him [4]. Other topics that Trump has lied about include gas prices, prescription drug prices, mail-in voting, and Ukraine aid [5]. The analyses also highlight the spread of disinformation and conspiracy theories related to Trump and the presidential election, including false claims about immigration and border security [6].

  • Key topics that Trump has lied about include:
  • Economic issues [1] [2]
  • COVID-19 [3]
  • Voter fraud [4]
  • Gas prices, prescription drug prices, mail-in voting, and Ukraine aid [5]
  • The spread of disinformation and conspiracy theories has been a significant issue in the presidential election, with both left-wing and right-wing figures promoting false claims [6] [7]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

While the analyses provide a range of topics that Trump has lied about, there may be other areas where he has made false claims that are not covered in the provided sources. For example, environmental issues and foreign policy are not mentioned in the analyses, but may be areas where Trump has made false or misleading statements (no specific source cited). Additionally, the sources may have different perspectives on the same topic, such as the Trump campaign's press release claiming that Trump did not call the coronavirus a 'hoax' [8], which may be seen as an attempt to spin or downplay Trump's words.

  • Alternative viewpoints may include:
  • Environmental issues and foreign policy, which are not covered in the analyses
  • Different perspectives on the same topic, such as the Trump campaign's press release [8]
  • The credibility of sources may also be a factor, with some sources being more partisan or biased than others (e.g. p2_s2)

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks about the most common topics that Donald Trump lies about, which may imply that Trump lies about a wide range of topics. While the analyses suggest that Trump has made false claims about various issues, the statement may be seen as partisan or biased if it is intended to criticize or attack Trump without providing a balanced view of his statements (no specific source cited). Additionally, the statement may be misleading if it implies that Trump's lies are limited to certain topics, when in fact he has made false claims about a broader range of issues [5].

  • Potential biases in the original statement may include:
  • Partisanship or bias against Trump
  • Misleading implications about the scope of Trump's lies
  • The statement may benefit opponents of Trump who seek to criticize his honesty and credibility, while potentially harming supporters of Trump who may see the statement as unfair or biased (no specific source cited) [1] [2] [5] [3] [8] [4] [6] [7]
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