The Trump administration has forcefully pushed back against what it calls “Fake News hoaxes,” accusing politicians and media outlets of spreading misinformation about the president’s policies. In a statement released Tuesday, the White House debunked several claims it says are false narratives being pushed by political opponents and the press.
One of the most prominent claims, according to the administration, is the assertion that President Trump’s directive to pause certain government spending would cut essential federal assistance programs like Medicaid, Social Security, and food assistance.
The White House strongly refuted this claim, naming Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), and multiple media outlets as sources of the misinformation.
“Individual federal assistance programs — such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and other important programs — are explicitly excluded,” the statement clarified. “Only unnecessary spending — such as DEI, the Green New Scam, and funding nongovernmental organizations that undermine the national interest — are included in President Trump’s directive.”
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also emphasized this distinction in a memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which outlined that only politically driven or excessive federal expenditures were being reviewed or paused.
ICE “Raid” Claim in Chicago Debunked
Another major hoax, the administration claims, involved Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Public Schools officials, who accused Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of conducting a “raid” at a local elementary school. The claim gained traction, appearing in Chicago Tribune reports and spreading across social media.
The Trump administration strongly denied the allegation, stating that it was actually the U.S. Secret Service that had been present at the school, investigating a separate security threat unrelated to immigration. NBC Chicago reported on the Secret Service action.
“This is yet another example of the media failing to verify basic facts before running with a false anti-Trump narrative,” the statement read. “ICE was not involved in any capacity in this incident.”
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Physician Advocacy Group’s Opposition to RFK Jr. Nomination Challenged
The administration also addressed opposition to President Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). A “physicians advocacy group” widely cited by the media as opposing the nomination was, according to the White House, not a legitimate organization.
Breitbart reported that prominent left-wing donors fund the group in question and allows fake signatures to bolster its credibility.
“This is nothing more than a political stunt designed to undermine a well-qualified nominee,” the White House stated.
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Trump Administration Doubles Down Against “Fake News”
President Trump has long battled what he describes as a coordinated misinformation campaign against his presidency, and his administration shows no signs of backing down in his second term.
The White House emphasized that it will continue to publicly challenge false reporting and hold media outlets accountable for pushing misleading narratives.
“As always, the American people deserve the truth, not politically motivated hoaxes,” the statement concluded.
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