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Fact check: When was President Trumps father born
1. Summary of the results
Based on the comprehensive analyses provided, President Donald Trump's father, Fred Trump, was born on October 11, 1905, in the Bronx, New York City [1] [2]. All sources consistently confirm this specific date and location, with multiple analyses corroborating that he was born in 1905 in New York [3] [4].
Fred Trump was the son of German immigrant parents Frederick Trump and Elizabeth Christ Trump [1] [2]. The analyses reveal that Fred was born shortly after his family returned to the United States from Germany [1], and that his parents had recently returned after losing their Bavarian citizenship [5]. He was noted to be the middle child of three children [1].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
The original question, while straightforward, lacks important historical context that the analyses provide:
- Immigration background: The question doesn't acknowledge that Fred Trump was a first-generation American, born to German immigrants who had recently returned to the United States [1] [5]
- Family circumstances: Missing is the context that Fred's parents had lost their Bavarian citizenship before returning to America [5]
- Family structure: The question doesn't mention that Fred was part of a larger family unit as the middle child of three [1]
- Geographic specificity: While the analyses consistently point to the Bronx as the specific location within New York City [1] [2], this level of detail provides important historical precision
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original question contains no apparent misinformation or bias. It is a straightforward factual inquiry about a verifiable historical date. The question is neutral in tone and seeks basic biographical information without any loaded language or assumptions.
All analyses consistently support the same factual answer with no contradictory information presented, indicating this is well-documented historical fact rather than a matter of dispute or interpretation.