Fact Check: "In the past 24 hours, Trump’s threatened Elon Musk, Thomas Massie, Japan, a judge in Israel, the CEO of AT&T, Jerome Powell, Canada, Thom Tillis, a Forbes reporter, Harvard, & migrants with being eaten by Burmese pythons in the Everglades, while releasing a new line of colognes."
What We Know
The claim states that former President Donald Trump has made a series of threats against multiple individuals and entities, including Elon Musk, Thomas Massie, Japan, a judge in Israel, the CEO of AT&T, Jerome Powell, Canada, Thom Tillis, a Forbes reporter, Harvard, and migrants, all while launching a new line of colognes. This assertion has been reported in various forms across different sources.
According to a report from The Daily Beast, there has been an ongoing feud between Trump and Musk, particularly regarding political support and campaign funding. Musk has recently pledged support for Rep. Thomas Massie, who has been critical of Trump, indicating that tensions between these parties are indeed high. However, the specific claim of Trump threatening all the mentioned parties in the context of being "eaten by Burmese pythons" appears to be exaggerated or misrepresented.
Reports from various sources, including MSN and Fishbowl, do mention that Trump has made threats toward several individuals, but there is no credible evidence or direct quotes linking him to the bizarre imagery of migrants being threatened with Burmese pythons. Additionally, the claim about releasing a new line of colognes is not substantiated by any reputable source.
Analysis
While the claim originates from multiple reports that highlight Trump's contentious relationships with various figures, the specifics of the threats and the context in which they were made require careful scrutiny. The sources that mention Trump threatening these individuals do not provide direct quotes or detailed accounts of such threats, particularly the outlandish claim involving Burmese pythons.
The Daily Beast provides context about Trump's political maneuvering and his feud with Musk, but it does not support the more sensational aspects of the claim. Similarly, sources like MSN and Fishbowl reiterate the general idea of Trump making threats but lack the necessary details to confirm the extreme nature of the threats as described in the claim.
Moreover, the credibility of the sources varies. While The Daily Beast is a well-known news outlet, some of the other sources are less reputable and may not provide the same level of journalistic integrity. The sensational nature of the claim, particularly the mention of Burmese pythons, suggests that it may be an exaggeration or misinterpretation of Trump's actual statements.
Conclusion
The claim that Trump has threatened a wide array of individuals and entities, including the bizarre notion of migrants being eaten by Burmese pythons, is False. While there are documented tensions and threats made by Trump towards certain individuals, the specific details of this claim are exaggerated and lack credible evidence. The inclusion of fantastical elements, such as the Burmese pythons, further undermines the validity of the assertion.
Sources
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