“ABC News reporter said “government tried to kill” former President Donald Trump.”
Social media posts
Social media posts. Claim dated 24 Jul 2024.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
ABC News Chief Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas did not say the "government tried to kill former President Trump," as shortened social media videos claim.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 24 July 2024. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 26 July 2024, 2 days later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
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