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Trump’s False Michigan Victory Claims Debunked During 100-Day Rally

At a Michigan rally marking his 100th day in office, President Trump repeated debunked claims about election victories and policy achievements, drawing real-time fact-checks from CNN and PolitiFact.

President Donald Trump speaks on his first 100 days at Macomb County Community College Sports Expo Center, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Warren, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Overview

  • President Trump falsely claimed he won Michigan three times during a rally in Warren, Michigan, marking his 100th day in office.
  • CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale refuted the claim, confirming Trump won Michigan in 2016 and 2024 but lost in 2020 by over 150,000 votes.
  • PolitiFact highlighted additional false statements from the rally, including unverified claims about cutting government waste, reinstating Columbus Day, and gas prices at $1.98 per gallon.
  • Trump’s repeated misinformation underscores concerns about political falsehoods, as fact-checkers note his persistence despite corrections.
  • A CNN poll released prior to the rally shows Trump’s approval rating at 41%, the lowest for a newly elected president at the 100-day mark since Eisenhower.