Inaugural Day Fact Check

a quick reminder to not believe Trump’s lies, but to instead look to his actions. Donald Trump’s inaugural rhetoric may sound like a call for unity, but his record and actions tell a very different story. His first presidency was marked by division, disinformation, and policies that actively harmed marginalized communities. As a quick recap:

Sowing Division: During his first term, Trump made over 30,000 false or misleading claims, according to an analysis of his public remarks. These lies weren’t harmless—they were a calculated strategy to sow distrust, inflame divisions, and solidify his base.

Escalating Militarism: Far from fostering peace, Trump’s administration massively increased the U.S. military budget, funneling billions into defense contractors while neglecting investments in healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

Racist Policies: A snapshot reminder of Trump’s racist policies include:

• He imposed a Muslim ban, targeting people based solely on their faith.
• He pursued harsh immigration policies, including separating children from their parents at the border.
• He consistently failed to condemn white supremacist violence, famously saying there were “very fine people on both sides” after the Charlottesville rally.
• He rolled back housing protections aimed at reducing racial discrimination and promoted policing policies that disproportionately harmed Black and Hispanic Americans.
• He successfully laid the groundwork to repeal affirmative action, while maintaining legacy admissions.

It’s critical to recognize the gap between Trump’s words and his actions. Trump’s vision isn’t about liberation or unity—it’s about consolidating power and sowing division. His record makes that abundantly clear.