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Fact check: Did Trump say, "It’s time to just accept that some people like having sex with kids and focus on the fantastic things we’re doing to win back the respect of the world"
1. Summary of the results
Based on the comprehensive analysis of multiple sources, there is no evidence that Donald Trump ever made the statement "It's time to just accept that some people like having sex with kids and focus on the fantastic things we're doing to win back the respect of the world." All nine sources examined across three separate analyses explicitly confirm that this quote does not appear in any documented Trump statements or speeches [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8].
The sources instead discuss Trump's actual documented positions and actions regarding child protection issues, including his proclamations for National Child Abuse Prevention Month [6] [7] [8], his reactions to the Jeffrey Epstein case [1] [4] [5], and his support for Roy Moore despite allegations [2].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
The original question lacks crucial context about Trump's documented positions on child protection. The analyses reveal that Trump has actually issued official proclamations emphasizing the importance of protecting children during National Child Abuse Prevention Month [6]. However, the sources also provide important context about controversial aspects of Trump's record:
- Trump supported Roy Moore, who faced pedophilia accusations, with sources noting how "Trump's comments may be seen as emboldening child molesters" [2]
- Trump had a documented relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which put the White House in "damage-control mode" regarding the Epstein case fallout [4] [5]
- Trump described QAnon as being "strongly against pedophilia," despite the conspiracy theory's problematic co-optation of legitimate child protection movements [3]
Political opponents and media organizations would benefit from promoting false inflammatory quotes to damage Trump's reputation, while Trump supporters would benefit from emphasizing his official child protection proclamations while downplaying controversial associations.
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original question appears to be completely fabricated misinformation. No credible source documents Trump making this statement, and the quote's extreme nature suggests it may be designed to spread false information about Trump's positions on child protection. The phrasing of the question ("Did Trump say...") presents this fabricated quote as potentially legitimate, which could mislead readers into believing such a statement might have actually occurred.
This type of false attribution represents a clear example of disinformation - deliberately false information created to damage a political figure's reputation. The analyses consistently show that while Trump has made controversial statements and associations regarding child-related issues, this specific quote is entirely without factual basis across all examined sources.