Former US President Donald Trump made a return to Butler, Pennsylvania, the location of the first attempt on his life, to gather his supporters just a month before the Election Day. He spoke about the assassination attempt, praising the movement of “Make America Great Again” and reflecting on the grace of God that saved him from the cold-blooded assassin. Trump also mentioned Corey Comperatore, a volunteer firefighter who was killed by the suspect in the attempt on his life. He called for a moment of silence in Comperatore’s honor. Trump’s speech covered various topics, including immigration, crime, and the economy. However, fact-checkers found several false claims in his statements. For example, he inaccurately stated that illegal immigration was at its lowest when he left office and misrepresented data on immigrant criminals. Trump also criticized the Biden-Harris administration’s response to Hurricane Helene, claiming that aid for victims was insufficient. However, FEMA had provided significant assistance to those affected by the hurricane. Additionally, Trump made misleading claims about the economy during his presidency, Harris’s role in border control, and the US’s oil reserves compared to other nations. He also falsely stated that California had banned voter ID requirements. Finally, Trump’s comments about a boxer transitioning from male to female were unsubstantiated.
