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Search results for "Iran has reportedly called Donald Trump 'a fool' and 'a burden to the world.'"

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Viral image stated on November 04, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says Jeb Bush tweeted "Ok boomer" at Donald Trump.
By Ciara O'Rourke• November 8, 2019
Donald Trump stated on February 28, 2026 in a video:
On the US seeking regime change
By Amy Sherman• March 3, 2026
Donald Trump stated on April 12, 2026 in a Truth Social post:
Pope Leo XIV “thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a nuclear weapon.”
By Maria Briceño• April 13, 2026
Donald Trump stated on March 21, 2016 in a speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee:
"During the last five years, Iran has perpetrated terror attacks in 25 different countries on five continents."
By Louis Jacobson• March 22, 2016
Rudy Giuliani stated on July 18, 2016 in a speech at the Republican National Convention.:
The Iran nuclear deal is "putting billions of dollars back into a country that’s the world’s largest supporter of terrorism. We are actually giving them the money to fund the terrorists that are killing us and our allies."
By Dan Clark• August 5, 2016
Bloggers stated on August 20, 2017 in a headline:
"Rosa Parks’ daughter praises (President Donald) Trump’s response to Charlottesville."
By Joshua Gillin• August 23, 2017
Tucker Carlson stated on September 10, 2019 in a TV segment:
Says John Bolton "fundamentally was a man of the left."
By Bill McCarthy• September 13, 2019
Ted Cruz stated on May 17, 2023 in a speech at the Hudson Institute:
Barack Obama said that Iran has a “right” to nuclear technology, including weapons.
By Sarah Bahari• June 13, 2023
Donald Trump stated on December 20, 2018 in a tweet:
"Russia, Iran, Syria & many others are not happy" about U.S. troops leaving Syria.
By Miriam Valverde• December 21, 2018
AsAmericanAsApplePie.org stated on October 15, 2017 in a headline:
"San Juan city council votes unanimously to impeach Trump-hating mayor."
By Joshua Gillin• October 17, 2017
Bloggers stated on April 24, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez compared Trump to Jesus, calling both “con artists.”
By Samantha Putterman• April 28, 2020
Bloggers stated on March 21, 2019 in a Facebook post:
"We could build 30 walls with the $150 billion Obama gave to Iran."
By Jon Greenberg• March 22, 2019
Donald Trump stated on March 09, 2026 in a press conference:
Iran “also has some Tomahawks.”
By Louis Jacobson• March 10, 2026
Sebastian Gorka stated on November 13, 2017 in a speech at UNC-Chapel Hill:
Iran’s regime "every Friday declares war on us."
By Paul Specht• November 16, 2017
Donald Trump stated on August 21, 2016 in remarks in Michigan:
The Obama administration gave Iran "$400 million in ransom payment cash."
By Lauren Carroll• August 24, 2016
Viral image stated on January 05, 2020 in a Facebook post:
 Ilhan Omar called for "violence" against President Trump over Middle East dispute.  
By Samantha Putterman• January 15, 2020
Ron Johnson stated on January 22, 2016 in a campaign email:
Says Barack Obama's administration has admitted that money from its Iran nuclear deal "would go directly to terrorism."
By Tom Kertscher• January 29, 2016
Facebook posts stated on April 09, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says Nancy Pelosi called Social Security recipients “leeches” and “burdens on society.”
By Samantha Putterman• April 17, 2020
Daily World Update stated on March 10, 2018 in a viral story:
"Court orders Obama to pay $400 million in restitution."
By Mica Soellner• March 19, 2018
Donald Trump stated on May 10, 2018 in a tweet:
"Senator Cryin’ Chuck Schumer fought hard against the Bad Iran Deal, even going at it with President Obama, & then Voted AGAINST it! Now he says I should not have terminated the deal"
By Dan Clark• May 24, 2018

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By Jon Greenberg, John Kruzel, Amy Sherman• May 8, 2018

How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift

By Amy Sherman• March 30, 2026

Fact-checking Donald Trump's speech after Iran missile strikes on US troops

By Bill McCarthy, Miriam Valverde• January 8, 2020

Fact-checking Trump: Did CNN publish a fake statement from Iran and commit a crime?

By Loreben Tuquero• April 10, 2026

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s speech in Israel on same day as hostage, prisoner releases

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• October 13, 2025

Fact-checking Donald Trump's United Nations speech

By John Kruzel, Manuela Tobias• September 19, 2017

Donald Trump tweeted about an Iranian missile test. Did it happen?

By Louis Jacobson• September 26, 2017

Mailbag: 'Your article is complete hogwash'

By Louis Jacobson• January 29, 2016

Fact-checking presidential candidates on the Aug. 16 shows

By Will Cabaniss, Lauren Carroll, Linda Qiu, Katie Sanders• August 16, 2015

Fact-checking Trump, Sanders and Carson on Aug. 16 shows

By Will Cabaniss, Lauren Carroll, Linda Qiu, Katie Sanders• August 16, 2015

Trump blamed Iran for a strike that hit a girls’ school. Open-source intelligence contradicted that

By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Loreben Tuquero• March 11, 2026

Iran nuclear deal back in the news

By Tom Kertscher• October 17, 2017

Fact-checking Donald Trump's interview on Fox & Friends

By Allison Graves, Jon Greenberg, Louis Jacobson, Katie Sanders• April 26, 2018

Ask PolitiFact: What was the Iran nuclear deal and why did Trump drop out?

By Amy Sherman• June 18, 2025

Strait of Hormuz: What to know about the crucial oil passage Iran might block following US strikes

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Donald Trump, rallying in Big D, has a Truth-O-Meter record laden with False ratings

By W. Gardner Selby• September 14, 2015