Fact check: Did Donald Trump say in a rally that 99.9% of Nevada works in hotels?

1. Summary of the results

The claim that Donald Trump said in a rally that 99.9% of Nevada works in hotels could not be verified by any of the provided analyses ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}. None of the sources mention Trump making such a statement ^{[1] [2] [3]}. The analyses primarily focus on Trump's hotel donations, licensing issues, and the impact of his policies on the tourism industry in Nevada ^{[4] [5] [6]}, as well as the economic challenges faced by the state, particularly in the hospitality and tourism sector ^{[7] [8] [9]}. No evidence was found to support the claim that Trump made the statement in question ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some key points that are missing from the original statement include context about the rally where the statement was allegedly made, as well as data on Nevada's workforce to support or refute the claim ^{[1] [2] [3]}. Alternative viewpoints that could provide more insight into the claim include official transcripts of Trump's rallies and economic reports on Nevada's industry distribution ^{[4] [5] [6]}. Additionally, statements from Trump's team or fact-checking organizations could provide more information on the claim ^{[7] [8] [9]}. The following points are also worth considering:

• The lack of evidence from multiple sources suggests that the statement may not have been made ^{[1] [2] [3]}.
• The focus on Trump's hotel donations and licensing issues in some analyses may indicate that the claim is unrelated to these topics ^{[1] [2] [3]}.
• The economic challenges faced by Nevada may be relevant to understanding the context of the claim, but do not provide direct evidence for or against it ^{[7] [8] [9]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be an example of misinformation or bias, as it could not be verified by any of the provided analyses ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}. Those who benefit from this framing may include individuals or groups seeking to criticize Trump's understanding of the economy or misrepresent his statements ^{[1] [2] [3]}. On the other hand, those who are harmed by this framing may include Trump supporters who are misled by the claim, as well as individuals seeking accurate information about Trump's statements and policies ^{[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}. The potential for bias in the original statement highlights the importance of verifying claims through reputable sources ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}.