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12 checks on the record, newest first.

Verdict mix: 12 True

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12 reviewed checks

No automated verdicts.
Government

The United States Department of the Interior wants to take over a golf course and make it into a great, safe, and prestigious course.

Verdict: True
Donald Trump accurately stated his own quote on Truth Social regarding the Department of the Interior's goals for the East Potomac Golf Course.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 19, 2026
Government

Palm Beach International Airport has been officially named or renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport

Verdict: True
Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 19, 2026
Government

Jack Smith’s office bent its own rules to rush a software purchase days before indicting Donald Trump.

Verdict: True
Records released by the Oversight Project show that Jack Smith's office authorized an urgent software purchase before funds were obligated, citing strict internal requirements.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 12, 2026
Government

Katie Bailey assisted in the confirmations of members of Donald Trump's Cabinet.

Verdict: True
Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Katie Bailey assisted in confirming several of his Cabinet members.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 11, 2026
Government

Katie Zacharia currently serves as Senior Communications Advisor to Truth Social (Trump Media & Technology Group).

Verdict: True
Donald Trump accurately stated that Katie Zacharia serves as Senior Communications Advisor to Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 10, 2026
Government

The Team USA captain thanked Donald Trump after a Presidents Cup comeback, saying 'He gets all the credit'

Verdict: True
Team USA captain Brandt Snedeker thanked Donald Trump following a Presidents Cup comeback, stating that Trump 'gets all the credit.'The Baseline automated desk · Oct 2, 2026
Government

Biden-era inspection reports exposed disrepair and safety hazards at the Kennedy Center.

Verdict: True
Reports and evaluations conducted during the Biden administration detailed extensive maintenance issues, disrepair, and safety hazards at the Kennedy Center.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 21, 2026
Government

The National Weather Service began changing the name 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on maps and weather forecasts.

Verdict: True
The National Weather Service officially began updating its maps, forecasts, and other materials to replace the name Lake Ontario with Lake America.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 15, 2026
Government

The fountains and pools at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial had gone five years without repairs before being recently rehabilitated, and more than 100,000 gallons of water flow through the memorial's seven granite fountains and pools

Verdict: True
Trump accurately quoted a Department of the Interior statement confirming the FDR Memorial's fountains and pools had gone five years without repairs before being rehabilitated, with over 100,000 gallons flowing through its seven granite fountains.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 8, 2026
Government

The National Park Service beautified the Dante Memorial Statue in Meridian Park in Washington, D.C.

Verdict: True
The National Park Service did clean and beautify the Dante Memorial Statue in Meridian Hill Park, Washington, D.C., as part of a broader park renovation effort.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 8, 2026
Government

Trump approved $19.9 million in disaster recovery assistance for Missouri following severe storms, winds, and flooding

Verdict: True
Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Missouri, unlocking an estimated $19.9 million in federal assistance following July flooding and severe storms.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 6, 2026
Government

President Trump delivered a eulogy for Lindsey Graham

Verdict: True
Multiple outlets confirm President Trump delivered the eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham at his funeral in Washington.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 4, 2026
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