Fact check: Did Donald Trump release his SAT scores during his presidential campaign?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided suggest that Donald Trump did not release his SAT scores during his presidential campaign ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. In fact, sources indicate that Trump took steps to prevent the release of his grades and SAT scores, including directing his attorney to threaten colleges and the College Board with legal action ^{[4] [5] [6]}. This is further supported by Michael Cohen's testimony, which confirms that Trump instructed him to warn colleges and the College Board not to disclose his academic records ^[6]. Other sources, while not directly addressing the release of Trump's SAT scores, do not provide any evidence to contradict this finding ^{[7] [8] [9]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the motivation behind Trump's efforts to keep his SAT scores private ^[4]. Some sources suggest that this may be due to concerns about how his scores would be perceived by the public ^[5]. Additionally, the fact that Trump's grades and test scores have never been made public is notable, especially when compared to other presidential candidates who have released their academic records ^[6]. Alternative viewpoints may argue that Trump's decision not to release his SAT scores is a personal matter and not relevant to his presidential campaign ^{[1] [2] [3]}. However, others may see this as a lack of transparency, particularly given Trump's involvement in higher education policy ^{[7] [8] [9]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks if Donald Trump released his SAT scores during his presidential campaign, which may imply that he did or was expected to ^{[1] [2] [3]}. However, the analyses suggest that this is not the case, and that Trump actively worked to prevent the release of his academic records ^{[4] [5] [6]}. This framing may benefit those who are critical of Trump's transparency, as it highlights his efforts to keep his SAT scores private ^[4]. On the other hand, those who support Trump may argue that his personal academic records are not relevant to his presidential campaign, and that the focus on this issue is a distraction from more important policy matters ^{[1] [2] [3]}. Ultimately, the potential for misinformation or bias in the original statement lies in the assumption that Trump's SAT scores are a matter of public interest or relevance to his presidential campaign ^{[7] [8] [9]}.