Trump Faces Scrutiny Over False Claims in First Press Conference as President-Elect

Donald Trump made several misleading statements at Mar-a-Lago, including remarks about vaccines, tariffs, and global conflicts.

CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale identified numerous false or misleading statements made by Trump during his press conference on Monday.
Trump equivocated on the discredited claim of a link between vaccines and autism, which experts warn is dangerous misinformation.
He inaccurately claimed there was no inflation during his first term, despite a cumulative inflation rate of 8% during that period.
Trump falsely stated that there were no wars worldwide during his presidency, contradicting records of numerous active conflicts at the time.
His assertion that tariffs on China brought in billions of dollars was misleading, as such costs were ultimately borne by American importers and consumers.