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“Democrats voted against denouncing Socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America platform”

Verdict: MisleadingStated by Donald Trump · Truth Social · Donald Trump

While 192 House Democrats did vote against the resolution denouncing socialism and the DSA, eight Democrats voted for it and two voted present, so Trump's claim ignoring these dissenters oversimplifies the vote.

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Vote count220-192-2 (House passed resolution)
Democrats voting yes8 Democrats joined Republicans
Democrats voting present2 Democrats (Houlahan, Goodlander)

Sources: The Hill · CBS News · dailysignal.com

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Trump endorsed Darline Graham in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary to replace her late brother.

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
Trump endorsed Darline Graham, who won the South Carolina GOP Senate primary runoff to replace her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 5, 2026
Jobs

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, confirming Trump's claim.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 5, 2026
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Donald Trump joined Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick on his new podcast, Lt. Dan, to discuss the upcoming Republican Convention in Dallas, Iran, and other issues.

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
Trump's own Truth Social post and the iHeart podcast listing confirm he joined Dan Patrick's 'Lt. Dan' podcast to discuss the upcoming Republican Convention in Dallas, Iran, and other issues like socialism/communism.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 5, 2026
Technology

The G20 Innovation Ministerial took place over two days in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
The G20 Innovation Ministerial was indeed held over two days in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, as confirmed by multiple sources.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 5, 2026
Jobs

The White House's August jobs report showed explosive job growth driven by manufacturing and private-sector hiring.

Donald Trump

Verdict: Mostly True
Independent reporting confirms the August jobs report beat expectations, with private-sector and manufacturing hiring both outperforming forecasts, matching the White House's framing.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 5, 2026
Elections

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in favor of reverting the state's congressional maps to their previous version.

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
The Missouri Supreme Court did block the new GOP-drawn congressional map, effectively reverting the state to its previous district lines for the November election.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 4, 2026

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