FACT FOCUS: False claims from Trump in address to the nation
President Trump's claims about the economy and Iran were analyzed for accuracy following his address to the nation.
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SOURCEAssociated Press
Published Apr 2, 2026
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The Associated Press fact-checked President Trump's recent address to the nation, finding several inaccuracies regarding his claims on U.S. economic growth, inflation targets, the death toll from Iranian protests, and the nature of Iranian leadership changes.
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