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Special edition US passport says, 'Welcome, but be good’?
Trump posted an image purportedly showing artwork for limited-edition passports, writing, "The U.S.A.'s New Passport, which says, 'Welcome, but be good!' President DJT."
Snopes reporter Laerke Christensen reached out to the White House and State Department to ask about the design.
Is this a real image of sparse crowds at Trump's 'Great American State Fair'?
The fair, part of celebrations for the United States' 250th birthday, runs from June 25 to July 10 on the National Mall.
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Did Trump accuse Kushner of 'ruining his presidency' by tricking him into starting Iran war?
According to this rumor, Trump is blaming his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, for "ruining his presidency" by tricking him into starting the war with Iran.
Does video show children watching mock execution at church?
In the clip, adults and children chant, "Take him out! Blow him up!" The church's pastor said it shows a skit about "killing the devil."
Did beluga whale escape captivity in Alaska to reunite with its calf?
People are sharing images claiming to show the whale leaping out of its pool and into the ocean.
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7 rumors about Trump falling asleep
During Trump's second term, his critics have been quick to pounce on any videos or photos that appear to show him dozing off in public.
We compiled some of our most popular fact checks about the alleged naps.







