Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union
President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
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President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
An analysis of President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, highlighting exaggerated and false claims on topics like the economy, crime, and immigration.
A fact-checking report on President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, focusing on exaggerations regarding the economy and immigration.
Coverage of President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, including fact-checking of claims on crime, immigration, and the economy.
Report on President Trump's record-breaking State of the Union address, including fact-checking of claims made during the speech.
Fact-checking report on President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, focusing on exaggerated claims about the economy and immigration.
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