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Trump's Mar-a-Lago Press Conference Sparks Controversy

Former President Trump makes misleading claims about crowd sizes, January 6, and his political opponents.

On the left is the crowd at the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963, while the on the right is the crowd at the "Stop the Steal" Rally on Jan. 6, 2021.

Overview

  • Trump falsely compared his January 6 crowd to Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington audience.
  • He incorrectly claimed that no one was killed during the January 6 Capitol riot.
  • Trump attacked Vice President Kamala Harris on various fronts, including her record and racial identity.
  • The former president's remarks have been widely fact-checked and debunked by multiple sources.
  • Trump's erratic statements raise questions about his campaign strategy and mental state.