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Dulcinea

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Thu Apr 2, 2026, 07:35 AM Apr 2

FACT FOCUS: False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran [View all]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump mischaracterized core elements of the U.S. economy and stretched the facts in claiming to have toppled Iran’s government as he addressed the nation Wednesday night in a time of soaring gas prices and persistent inflation.

Here’s a look at some of his statements.

https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-fact-focus-gas-prices-inflation-821374c3c249ad0abf471843ce8e9557

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