FACT CHECK: Did Trump Post This Statement About Jack Smith?
A post shared on social media purportedly shows a post from former President Donald Trump attacking special counsel Jack Smith.
— John Newman (@whichonespink67) October 9, 2024
Verdict: False
The claim is inaccurate. The image appears to be fabricated.
Fact Check:
Trump has requested more security in the wake of recent assassination attempts, including a military aircraft, The Guardian reported. President Joe Biden pledged to provide Trump with all the resources he needs to campaign safely.
A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, purports that Trump attacked Smith on Truth Social. The alleged post is shared in all caps.
“I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO ANGRY IN MY LIFE AND ITS ALL BECAUSE THE LOONY LEFTIST JACK SMITH IS INTERFERING WITH MY PERFECT REELECTION WHICH WAS STOLEN FROM ME BY JOE BIDEN AND KAMILLA WHO IS NOW SUPPOSED TO BE THE DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE BUT WE ALL KNOW THAT OBAMA IS BEHIND ALL OF IT BECAUSE HE WAS ASHAMED ABOUT HOW MUCH BETTER OF A GOLFER THAT I AM AND I AM THE GREATEST GOLFER MAYBE EVEN OF ALL TIME BUT NOW I HAVE TO BE IN COURT INSTEAD ALL THANKS TO RADICAL JACK….!!!!” the alleged post reads.
The claim is inaccurate. There is no record of this post on any of Trump’s authentic social media accounts. The image appears to show Trump’s Truth Social account profile, but the text appears to have been fabricated.
Trump has shared his thoughts on Jack Smith on his Truth social account. Trump referred to Smith as deranged and accused him of fighting on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris. (Fact Check: Is Donald Trump Offering $50 Gas To Floridians Trying To Escape Hurricane Milton)
This is not the first time misinformation has circulated online. Check Your Fact recently debunked a claim the CEO of JPMorgan Chase endorsed Trump.
