Pants on Fire

“We’ve never had a president that solved one war, not one war.”

FindingPants on Fire
Claim dateOctober 17, 2025
Last reviewedSeptember 19, 2026

The statement: “We’ve never had a president that solved one war, not one war.”

Context

stated on October 17, 2025 in a news conference:

Published finding: Pants on Fire

The cited fact-check rated the statement false and characterized it as especially implausible or reckless.

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